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Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops
Prep
10 mins
Cook
5 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This garlic lemon scallop recipe is my go to when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. With just fifteen minutes from start to finish, you'll have restaurant quality seafood on your table before you know it. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity, relying on just a handful of ingredients that probably already live in your pantry. Fresh garlic not only brings incredible flavor but also boasts amazing heart health benefits, making this an indulgence that's actually good for you. The tender scallops cook in mere minutes, staying perfectly buttery and sweet while the lemon brightens everything up. Trust me, this one will become a weeknight favorite.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter¾ cup butter
- 33 tablespoons minced garlic
- 22 pounds large sea scallops
- 22 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 11 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper⅛ teaspoon pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.
- 2
Arrange scallops in a single layer in the skillet; cook until golden brown on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn scallops over using tongs and continue cooking until firm and opaque, about 2 minutes more. Transfer scallops to a platter, reserving butter in the skillet.
- 3
Whisk lemon juice, salt, and pepper into butter; pour sauce over scallops to serve.
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