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Garlic Lemon Butter Scallops
Restaurant-quality seared scallops bathed in a luxurious garlic lemon butter sauce. This elegant dish comes together in minutes and showcases the natural sweetness of fresh scallops with bright, aromatic flavors.
Easy
25 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs large sea scallops, side muscle removed
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
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Method
- 1Pat the scallops completely dry with paper towels; moisture is the enemy of a good sear.
- 2Season both sides of the scallops generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 3Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the hot pan, swirling to coat.
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