Delight in Golden Seared Scallops with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce!
Craving a quick yet elegant meal? These Golden Seared Scallops are perfectly seared and drizzled with a zesty garlic lemon butter sauce, making for a gourmet experience right at home!
Ingredients:
6 large scallops, cleaned
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions: 1 Prepare the Scallops: Pat scallops dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2 Cook the Scallops: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp butter and place scallops in the pan, making sure they dont touch. Sear for about 2 minutes on each side until golden.
3 Make the Sauce: Lower heat to medium, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in lemon juice and add fresh thyme.
4 Serve: Spoon the garlic lemon butter sauce over the scallops and serve immediately for a delicious, gourmet meal.
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Servings: 2
Treat yourself to this exquisite dish tonight!