<div><p></p><p><strong>If you love seafood, this easy seared lemon butter scallops recipe is a must-try!</strong> 🦪✨ In just <strong>10 minutes</strong>, you’ll have perfectly golden scallops coated in a rich, garlicky lemon butter sauce.</p><p>This dish is <strong>quick, foolproof, and bursting with flavor</strong>—perfect for a weeknight dinner or an elegant date night. Whether you're new to cooking scallops or a seafood lover looking for the best way to <strong>get that golden sear</strong>, this recipe has you covered!</p><p>Let’s dive into the step-by-step guide to making <strong>restaurant-quality scallops at home</strong>.</p><p>By the way, we used a stunning <a href="https://www.zwilling.ca/zwilling/cookware/66319-246-zwilling-marquina-plus-aluminum-non-stick-fry-pan-95-24cm#.WCyyCuYrKUl">Zwilling Marquina Aluminum Fry Pan</a> to get such gorgeous color on the scallops - the non-stick capabilities are like no other pan! Serve this delicious dish with a light pasta dish for a dinner you'll want to make again and again.</p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/sn3yO">Shared Food</a></p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h3>Ingredients:</h3><p><em>(serves 2-3)</em></p><p><strong>For the scallops:</strong></p><ul><li>1 tablespoon unsalted butter</li><li>1 pound scallops (fresh or frozen, thawed)</li><li>Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper</li></ul><p><strong>For the lemon butter sauce:</strong></p><ul><li>2 tablespoons unsalted butter</li><li>2 cloves garlic, minced</li><li>Juice of 1 lemon</li><li>2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley</li></ul><h3>Instructions: How to Make Lemon Butter Scallops</h3><p>1️⃣ <strong>Prepare the Scallops:</strong> Remove the small muscle, rinse, and pat dry with paper towels to ensure a perfect sear.</p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-1.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-1_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-1_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-1_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/sn3yO">Shared Food</a></p><p>2️⃣ <strong>Season & Sear:</strong> Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pan over <strong>medium-high heat</strong>. Season scallops with salt & pepper and place them in a <strong>single layer</strong> in the pan.</p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-2.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-2_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-2_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-2_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/sn3yO">Shared Food</a></p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-3.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-3_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-3_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-3_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/sn3yO">Shared Food</a></p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-4.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-4_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-4_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-4_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/sn3yO">Shared Food</a></p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-5.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-5_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-5_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-5_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/sn3yO">Shared Food</a></p><p>3️⃣ <strong>Flip Once:</strong> Cook for <strong>1-2 minutes per side</strong> until golden brown. Spoon butter over scallops as they cook. Set aside.</p><p>4️⃣ <strong>Make the Sauce:</strong> Melt 2 tbsp butter, add minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper.</p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-6.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-6_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-6_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-6_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/sn3yO">Shared Food</a></p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-7.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-7_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-7_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-7_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/sn3yO">Shared Food</a></p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-8.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-8_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-8_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-8_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/sn3yO">Shared Food</a></p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-9.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-9_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-9_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-9_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/sn3yO">Shared Food</a></p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-10.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-10_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-10_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-10_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/sn3yO">Shared Food</a></p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-11.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-11_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-11_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2245694817-3-11_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/sn3yO">Shared Food</a></p><p>5️⃣ <strong>Serve:</strong> Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the scallops and garnish with parsley.</p><div><amp-youtube height="9" width="16" layout="responsive" data-videoid="o2JqxVVS2hA"></amp-youtube></div><h3><strong>🔹 Pro Tips for Perfectly Seared Scallops</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Pat Dry First</strong> – Moisture prevents a golden crust.</li><li><strong>Use a Hot Pan</strong> – Medium-high heat ensures even caramelization.</li><li><strong>Don’t Overcrowd</strong> – Give them space in the pan to cook evenly.</li><li><strong>Flip Once</strong> – Avoid over-flipping for the best crust.</li></ul><h3><strong>Best Side Dishes for Lemon Butter Scallops</strong></h3><p>These scallops pair well with:</p><ul><li><strong>Garlic Butter Pasta</strong> 🍝</li><li><strong>Lemon Herb Rice</strong> 🍋</li><li><strong>Steamed Asparagus or Green Beans</strong> 🥦</li></ul><h3><strong>Final Thoughts</strong></h3><p>This <strong>Lemon Butter Scallops recipe</strong> is simple, delicious, and perfect for a fancy dinner at home. If you try this recipe, <strong>leave a comment</strong> and let us know what you think!</p><p>📌 <strong>More Seafood Recipes to Try:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.shared.com/garlic-butter-shrimp-and-rice-is-an-easy-no-stress-dinner-2024688040/" target="_blank">Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp & Rice </a></li><li><a href="https://www.shared.com/poach-your-fish-like-this-for-out-of-this-world-flavor/" target="_blank">Out of This World Flavor - Poach Your Fish</a></li></ul></div>
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