Sea Scallops Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Scallops
Rinse the fresh sea scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This is important to ensure they sear properly.
2
Mince the Garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely.
3
Chop the Parsley
Finely chop the fresh parsley leaves.

4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
5
Sear the Scallops
Carefully add the scallops to the pan in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Sear for about 2-3 minutes without moving them until they develop a golden crust.
6
Flip the Scallops
Gently flip the scallops using tongs and sear the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are opaque and cooked through.
7
Add Garlic and Butter
Reduce the heat to medium, then add the minced garlic and butter to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring gently to combine and allow the garlic to become fragrant.
8
Finish with Lemon and Parsley
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Toss the scallops gently to coat them in the sauce.

9
Plate the Scallops
Transfer the scallops to a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining sauce from the pan.
10
Garnish
Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve immediately.