Garlic Butter Seared Scallops Recipes

GARLIC BUTTER SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Remove the scallops from the fridge about 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.
• Place them on a paper towel-lined cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels.
• Season well all sides of the scallops with coarse salt and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Let it heat up for about 2 minutes. When the skillet smokes just a bit, it's a sign that it's properly heated.
• Add the scallops in a single layer. Please, don't over crowd the skillet and if it's necessary, work in batches.
• Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side. They will be golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set it aside.
• Add the butter, garlic, fresh parsley and lemon juice. Saute for 1-2 minutes and add the scallops back to the pan and heat through. Enjoy immediately!

GARLIC BUTTER SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Get a pan large enough to hold all the scallops hot, set over high heat. While it's heating, pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Add the canola oil to the pan and swirl it around.
• When you see the slightest wisp of smoke coming up from the oil, toss in the scallops, moving the pan constantly -- the goal is to toss the scallops in and coat them with the hot oil before they stick to the pan. This should just take a few seconds. Then let the scallops rest undisturbed for 2 minutes. Toss the pan to move the scallops around, then let them sear 1 minute. Salt them as they sear.
• Add the garlic and toss to combine. Drop the heat to medium-low and add the butter, one tablespoon at a time. Toss to coat after each tablespoon melts. When it's all combined, turn off the heat, add the parsley, zest and lemon juice and serve.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Thaw scallops in the fridge if frozen. Dab dry with a paper towel and season with salt & pepper.
• Heat oil over high heat in a nonstick skillet. Once the oil is smoking, add scallops and cook 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
• Flip scallops over and cook an additional 1-2 minutes or just until firm and browned. Do not overcook.
• Remove from heat and place on a plate to rest.
• Reduce heat to medium and wipe-out skillet with a paper towel.
• Add butter and garlic to the pan and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add white wine and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add scallops back to the pan and spoon sauce over top.
• Garnish with lemon wedges & parsley, serve immediately.

GARLIC BUTTER SEARED SCALLOPS (LOW-CARB, KETO)

Steps:

• Pat scallops dry on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a cast iron skillet or large pan over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and wait until it is hot.
• Lay scallops in the pan, leaving space so as not to crowd them. They should sizzle immediately. Cook for 2 minutes without touching them.
• Flip the scallops and immediately add the butter and garlic. Cook for another 90 seconds to 2 minutes, spooning the melting butter and garlic over the scallops, until they are browned on both sides and opaque throughout, then remove from the pan to a plate.
• Serve immediately with the pan juices drizzled over top.

PAN SEARED PARMESAN SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Place cheese ¡n shallow dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag. Coat scallops with cheese. Discard any remaining cheese.
• Heat oil and butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half of scallops at a time in oil 3 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on outside and white and opaque inside. Sprinkle with pepper and chives.

PAN-SEARED LEMON AND GARLIC SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Place scallops in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Combine 5 tablespoons warm butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• At the same time, remove scallops from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature, about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, making sure it does not smoke. Brush scallops with garlic mixture and add to the pan. Cook until the bottoms begin to sear and turn golden, about 2 minutes. Flip scallops, brush with garlic mixture, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove scallops from the heat and let them continue to cook while they rest, off the heat, for 5 more minutes. Plate and serve.