Girl, let me tell you about this mouthwatering Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops that will have your dinner guests thinking you’re a professional chef! This recipe is so good, it might just become your new go-to for those nights when you want to feel extra fancy without spending hours in the kitchen.
Trust me, I’ve tested this recipe multiple times (and may have eaten way too many scallops in the process – no regrets!), and it’s absolutely foolproof. The secret? It’s all in the sear, honey!
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 1 pound large sea scallops
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– Juice of 1 lemon
– Fresh parsley
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
First things first, pat those scallops dry like they’re going to a black-tie event – moisture is the enemy of a perfect sear! Season them generously with salt and pepper.
Heat that olive oil in a large pan until it’s smoking hot (like your summer crush). Add the scallops and – here’s the important part – DON’T TOUCH THEM for 2-3 minutes! I know it’s tempting, but resist the urge to peek. Let them develop that gorgeous golden crust.
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Flip those babies over and add your butter and garlic to the pan. Get ready for your kitchen to smell amazing! Cook for another 2 minutes, then add lemon juice and parsley. The sauce will be heavenly – I may or may not have licked the spoon… multiple times! 😉
Serve these gorgeous scallops over pasta, risotto, or with crusty bread to soak up all that buttery goodness. I like to pair mine with a glass of crisp white wine (cooking wine counts, right?).
The whole dish takes less than 15 minutes to make, but it looks like you spent hours in the kitchen. That’s what I call working smarter, not harder!
Don’t forget to leave a comment below and let me know how this recipe turned out for you! Did you make any tweaks? What did you serve it with? I love hearing your kitchen adventures, and your comments help other home cooks too!
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Now go forth and cook like the kitchen goddess you are! Can’t wait to hear all about your scallop success stories in the comments!
XOXO,
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