Seared Scallops Recipe

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Time25m

Serves2

Seared scallops with asparagus and lemon butter.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Asparagus
Trim the ends of the asparagus and steam or blanch them for about 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Set aside.
2
Sear the Scallops
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
3
Make Lemon Butter Sauce
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Squeeze in the juice of the lemon and stir to combine.
4
Combine and Serve
Return the scallops to the skillet to coat them in the lemon butter sauce. Serve the scallops on a plate alongside asparagus and drizzle additional sauce over the top.