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These pan-seared scallops with lemon butter sauce are delicious, elegant, and are ready in less than 10 minutes!

Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce

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These pan-seared scallops with lemon butter sauce are delicious, elegant, and ready in less than 10 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 152
Author Annalise

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large sea scallops
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

  • Pat scallops dry with a paper towel and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet set over medium high heat. Add thyme.
  • Add scallops seasoned side-down and cook without disturbing for 3-4 minutes, until well browned.
  • Flip scallops over and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes. While scallops are cooking, spoon the butter over the tops to infuse more flavor.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the scallops and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg