All you need is 5 ingredients and 10 minutes for the most amazing, buttery scallops ever. Yes, it’s just that easy and simple! Scallops sauteed in butter and garlic will melt in your mouth. Lemon juice gives it a nice kick.
Yield: 6 servings
Simple and Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops
All you need is 5 ingredients and 10 minutes for the most amazing, buttery scallops ever. Yes, it’s just that easy and simple! Scallops sauteed in butter and garlic will melt in your mouth. Lemon juice gives it a nice kick.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 pounds large sea scallops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, and cook for a few seconds until fragrant. Add scallops, and cook for several minutes on one side, then turn over, and continue cooking until firm and opaque.
- Remove scallops to a platter, then whisk salt, pepper, and lemon juice into butter. Pour sauce over scallops to serve.
