When dinner‑time calls for something a bit special yet surprisingly simple, this lemon garlic butter scallops dish delivers. It’s rich without being heavy — tender sea scallops seared to golden perfection, bathed in a luscious lemon‑garlic‑butter sauce that’ll have everyone at the table smiling. You’ll serve it, and you’ll look like you spent hours in the kitchen. But really? It takes minutes.
Pre‑Article Info
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Main Category: Seafood / Main Dish
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
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1¼ lb (about 500 g) large sea scallops (side muscle removed)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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4–5 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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¼ cup dry white wine or low‑sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (plus extra for garnish)
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Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Scallops
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