Pan-seared Scallops Recipe
Three scallops topped with a garlic-lime butter.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Garlic-Lime Butter
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 2
Sear the Scallops
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels, and season both sides with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the scallops in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes on one side until a golden crust forms, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
- 3
