LEMON GARLIC BUTTER SEARED SCALLOPS | HOW TO MAKE SEARED SCALLOPS | SHELLZ HOMESTYLE KITCHEN

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

scallops

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish

Shrimp is often more affordable and still provides a seafood option.

Defrost scallops overnight in the fridge if using frozen.

Season scallops on both sides with fish seasoning, pressing it down and rolling them to ensure even coverage.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a knob of butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Place scallops in the skillet in a clockwise direction for even cooking.

Cook scallops for about 2 minutes on one side until golden brown.

Flip scallops and cook for an additional 1.5 minutes, ensuring not to overcook them to avoid rubberiness.

Remove some of the oil from the skillet and add a little more butter.

Add crushed garlic and chopped parsley to the skillet.

Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon and stir to combine, cooking for about 3 minutes on medium heat.

(Optional) Add about 1 teaspoon of scotch bonnet pepper sauce for heat and 1 teaspoon of sugar to balance the tanginess of the lemon juice.

Serve scallops with the lemon garlic butter sauce spooned over them.

Cooking Techniques

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