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.
Simple and Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops
Yield:
6 servings
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
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.
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.
