Hey there, foodies! I’m super excited to share this absolutely divine seafood recipe that’s been driving my family crazy (in a good way!) every time I make it. Trust me, this Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce is about to become your new favorite special occasion dish. 💁♀️
Y’all, let me tell you – I discovered this recipe during one of my “let’s pretend I’m a fancy chef” moments, and honey, it turned out so good that I’ve been making it on repeat! The best part? It only looks complicated, but it’s actually pretty simple to nail this restaurant-quality dish.
What You’ll Need:
– 1 pound large sea scallops (pat them dry, ladies – this is crucial!)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– Juice of 1 lemon
– 1/4 cup white wine (and maybe a glass for the chef? 😉)
– Fresh parsley
– Salt and pepper to taste
Okay, here’s where the magic happens! First things first, make sure those scallops are super dry – I’m talking pat them down like you’re blotting your face with oil-absorbing sheets! Season them generously with salt and pepper.
Get your pan smoking hot (like your summer crush, am I right?) with olive oil. Place those scallops in and DON’T. TOUCH. THEM. for 2-3 minutes. We want that gorgeous golden crust! Flip once and cook another 2 minutes.
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Now for that heavenly sauce – remove the scallops and in the same pan, add butter and garlic. Once fragrant, pour in that wine (what’s left of it 😏), add lemon juice, and let it reduce for 2 minutes. Add the scallops back in, sprinkle with parsley, and voilà!
I love serving this with angel hair pasta or creamy risotto, and don’t forget some crusty bread to soak up that amazing sauce – calories don’t count when food is this good, right?
Oh my word, every time I make this, my Instagram DMs blow up with people begging for the recipe! Now it’s your turn to try it and make everyone jealous of your cooking skills.
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XOXO,
Your favorite foodie friend
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