Simply Seared Scallops

This simple recipe uses minimal ingredients in order to highlight the delicious flavor of the sea scallop! Garnish with a drizzle of balsamic and chopped fresh basil.

You will need:

• 12 sea scallops, tough muscles removed
• ½ lemon, juiced
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions:

Pat sea scallops dry with paper towels. Season with some lemon juice, salt, and pepper on one side.

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over high heat. Place scallops in the skillet seasoned-side down. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Season with remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper; flip. Continue cooking until opaque, about 2 minutes more. Garnish with lemon zest.

Prep Time: 5 mins/Cooking Time: 4 mins/ Total Time: 9 mins

Servings: 3

Calories: 170.2