Description
Fresh scallops sautéed in a fragrant garlic-lemon sauce, bringing a delightful taste of the ocean to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound scallops
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the scallops. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add scallops in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove scallops and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and zest, stir to combine. Return scallops to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality fresh scallops and avoid overcrowding the pan during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 45mg