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Pan-seared Scallops Recipe

Name: Willows Restaurants Pan-Seared Scallops Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 pound Scallops; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbs Olive Oil; 4 tbs Unsalted Butter; 2 cloves Garlic; 2 tbs Lemon Juice; 2 tbs Fresh Parsley; 1 tsp Lemon Zest

Inspired by Willows Restaurant

Time30m

Serves2

With a lemon butter sauce

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Ingredients

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Method

Preparing the Scallops

Pat Dry the Scallops

Using paper towels, pat the scallops dry to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve a nice sear.

Season the Scallops

Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over both sides of the scallops.

Cooking the Scallops

Heat the Oil

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.

Sear the Scallops

Carefully place the scallops in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd them. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and opaque in the center.

Remove from Heat

Once cooked, remove the scallops from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.

Making the Lemon Butter Sauce

Add Butter and Garlic

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Finish the Sauce

Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Cook for an additional minute, stirring well.

Serving the Dish

Plate the Scallops

Return the scallops to the skillet to coat them in the sauce briefly, then plate them.

Drizzle Sauce

Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the scallops and garnish with extra parsley if desired.