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Seared Scallops Recipe
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Seared Scallops Recipe

Learn how to make restaurant-quality seared scallops at home with this quick and easy recipe. Perfectly golden on the outside and tender inside – ready in under 15 minutes!
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword seafood
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 185kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ lb king scallops
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Wash the scallops and gently pat them dry.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the olive oil and butter in a medium fry pan. Heat over medium-low until melted.
  • Add the scallops to the pan and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Flip and cook the other side for another 4 minutes.
  • Remove. Season with lemon juice and lemon zest when serving.

Optional - serve with additional melted butter drizzled on top.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 0.3g