Description
Herb Butter Scallops are a quick yet elegant seafood dish that highlights tender, juicy scallops coated in a rich herb-infused butter. With a golden-brown sear and vibrant flavors from fresh parsley and thyme, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special night at home. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an exquisite way to bring a taste of the seaside directly to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh sea scallops
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse scallops under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter until foaming.
- Add scallops to the pan without overcrowding; cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Flip scallops, then add minced garlic and chopped herbs to the pan. Cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and squeeze lemon juice over scallops before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg