Seared Scallops
Easy sea scallops pan-seared over high heat in garlic butter. Perfect as a simple appetizer, this helping of seafood is the best way to enjoy fresh scallops.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb sea scallops washed and side muscle removed
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat
- Pat scallops dry with paper towel and season with salt and black pepper
- When oil is hot, add scallops. Sear until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Turn scallops and cook on other side
- Add butter and garlic, continuously spooning over scallops until golden brown and cooked, about 3 minutes
- Remove from heat and serve immediately