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Pan Seared Scallops Recipe

5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 251
This pan seared scallops recipe is phenomenal! Crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. These are by far my favorite way to cook scallops and are cooked in a delicious lemon butter sage sauce!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb scallops
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • salt
  • black pepper

Lemon Butter Sage Sauce

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage (chopped)
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 3 tbsp fresh Italian parsley (chopped)

Instructions 

  • Rinse the scallops with cold water and thoroughly pat dry with a paper towel. Season the scallops with salt and pepper on either side. In a large skillet on medium to medium-high heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter. Transfer the scallops to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on either side, about 1-3 minutes per side. Once cooked, set aside.
  • Now, make the lemon butter sage sauce. Melt the butter on medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. When the garlic is fragrant, add in the lemon juice, salt and pepper, and sage. Place the scallops back in the skillet with the butter sauce. Garnish with the parsley and serve immediately.
Calories: 251kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg