Seared Scallops Recipe

Inspired by Vicino

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Scallops
Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2
Mince Garlic and Chop Parsley
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley. Set aside for later use.
3
Prepare Lemon
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice from one half and set aside, while keeping the other half for garnish.

4
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
5
Sear the Scallops
Carefully add the seasoned scallops to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes without moving them until a golden crust forms.
6
Flip and Add Butter and Garlic
Flip the scallops and add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, basting the scallops with the melted butter.
7
Finish with Lemon Juice and Parsley
Remove the scallops from the skillet and drizzle with the reserved lemon juice. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.