BEST SCALLOPS RECIPE with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can provide a similar flavor profile.

scallops

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish

Shrimp can be a lower-cost seafood alternative.

Remove the rectangular side muscle from the scallops if it's still attached.

Pat scallops dry with a paper towel to remove any moisture.

Sprinkle scallops with kosher salt.

Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Place scallops in the pan and sear for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side, pressing down slightly for good contact with the pan.

Remove the first batch of seared scallops to a plate and repeat with the remaining scallops, avoiding crowding the pan.

To make the lemon-garlic butter sauce, add 3 tablespoons of butter, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped parsley, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pan.

Whisk the sauce together until lightly simmering.

Add the scallops back to the pan to warm them up and spoon the sauce on top, being careful not to overcook them.

Grate extra lemon zest and chop additional parsley for garnish before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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