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Close-up of seared scallops with garlic butter on a white surface.

Garlic Lemon Butter Seared Scallops

These Garlic Lemon Butter Seared Scallops are a quick and easy seafood dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner. The scallops are seared to golden perfection and then coated in a flavorful garlic lemon butter sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound large sea scallops patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white grape juice optional
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Pat scallops dry; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear scallops 2-3 minutes per side; do not overcrowd.
  4. Remove scallops and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat, melt butter, add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
  6. If using, add grape juice and simmer for 1 minute.
  7. Stir in lemon juice and parsley; season with salt and pepper.
  8. Return scallops to skillet and toss to coat.
  9. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Be sure to pat the scallops completely dry before searing to get a good crust.