Scallops | Butter Garlic Scallops Recipe | Seafood

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and adds a different flavor.

scallops

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: white fish

Shrimp and white fish are more affordable seafood options.

Season scallops with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper on both sides.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches between 330 degrees and 375 degrees.

Melt butter in the skillet.

Add scallops to the skillet in a single layer, ensuring they are not crowded.

Cook scallops for 1.5 to 2.5 minutes on each side until they develop a crust.

Remove the first batch of scallops and set aside for presentation.

Add minced garlic to the remaining butter in the skillet and stir until hot.

Return the scallops to the skillet and cook for an additional 1.5 to 2.5 minutes on each side, flipping them twice to absorb the garlic flavor.

Cut lemon wedges and set aside for serving; squeeze over scallops if desired.

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