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Buttery Garlic Seared Scallops Recipe

Buttery Garlic Seared Scallops Recipe

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5 from 18 reviews

This quick and easy Buttery Garlic Seared Scallops recipe is succulent and delicious. Serve over pasta for a fantastic meal.

Ingredients

Scallops:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb. sea scallops
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 medium lemon, juice half, slice remaining half
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat and Season Scallops: Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear Scallops: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sear scallops for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan.
  3. Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: Add Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt to the skillet, melt, stir in garlic, lemon juice, and parsley.
  4. Combine and Serve: Return the scallops to the pan, top with parsley, and serve over cooked pasta with lemon wedges.

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