Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops

Description

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

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic
  2. and cook for a few seconds until fragrant. Add scallops
  3. and cook for several minutes on one side
  4. then turn over
  5. and continue cooking until firm and opaque.
  6. Remove scallops to a platter
  7. then whisk salt
  8. pepper
  9. and lemon juice into butter. Pour sauce over scallops to serve.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 6

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