Garlic Butter Scallops

Here’s a simple and delicious Garlic Butter Scallops recipe—perfectly seared with a golden crust and bathed in buttery garlic goodness:

🧄🧈 Garlic Butter Scallops

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large sea scallops (patted dry with paper towels)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

• 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil for high heat)

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of ½ lemon (plus wedges for serving)

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Prepare scallops:

   • Remove the small side muscle if still attached.

   • Pat scallops completely dry with paper towels (this helps them sear and not steam).

   • Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Sear the scallops:

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.

   • Place scallops in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).

   • Sear undisturbed for 2 minutes until a golden crust forms.

   • Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes (scallops should be opaque in the center). Remove to a plate.

3. Make garlic butter sauce:

   • Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet.

   • Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn).

   • Add lemon juice and parsley, stirring to combine.

4. Combine & serve:

   • Return scallops to the pan, spoon butter sauce over them.

   • Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

✨ Serving ideas: These scallops pair beautifully with pasta, risotto, mashed potatoes, or a side of roasted veggies.

Would you like me to also give you a creamy garlic butter scallops variation (with a light cream sauce) for a more indulgent dish?