Simple and Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops

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Prepare time: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Yield: 6 servings

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

Directions

1Melt 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.

2Remove scallops to a platter, then whisk salt, pepper, and lemon juice into butter. Pour sauce over scallops to serve.

 

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Simple and Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops

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