How to prepare Pan Seared Scallops

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Chicken broth provides flavor without alcohol.

Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

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

Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes until a golden crust forms, then flip.

Add butter to the skillet and baste the scallops for 1-2 minutes until cooked through.

Remove scallops from the skillet and keep warm.

In the same skillet, add chopped fennel and shallots, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.

Pour in white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the skillet.

Add chicken broth and lemon juice, simmering for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

Return scallops to the skillet, warming them through for 1 minute.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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