Description
Seared Scallops with Garlic Basil Butter is a delectable seafood dish that pairs delicate flavors with rich textures. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a gourmet experience at home, this recipe blends tender scallops with a buttery garlic sauce infused with fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large sea scallops
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then add chopped basil and stir for one more minute. Remove from heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Return the garlic basil butter to the skillet, toss in the scallops to coat, plate the scallops, and drizzle with additional garlic basil butter. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For optimal freshness, consume immediately after cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg