Scallops Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Scallops
Rinse the sea scallops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove any side muscle if present.
2
Mince the Garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
3
Chop the Parsley
Finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside for garnish.

4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
5
Sear the Scallops
Add the scallops to the skillet in a single layer. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and opaque in the center.
6
Add Garlic and Butter
Once the scallops are seared, add the minced garlic and butter to the skillet. Cook for an additional minute, stirring gently to coat the scallops.
7
Add Lemon Juice
Drizzle the lemon juice over the scallops and season with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.

8
Plate the Scallops
Transfer the scallops to a serving plate and spoon the garlic butter sauce over them. Garnish with chopped parsley.
9
Serve with Lemon Wedges
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for extra flavor.