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Quick Seared Scallops

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PREP TIME
5 min
COOKING TIME
4 min
TOTAL TIME
9 min
SERVINGS
3 servings
Dinner
Quick Seared Scallops
Ingredients
  • 12 sea scallops, tough muscles removed
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
1
Dust the sea scallops with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle a pinch of lemon juice, salt, and pepper onto one side of the scallops for added flavor.
2
Heat a generous amount of olive oil and melted butter in a hot skillet over extremely high heat. Carefully place the scallops in the skillet, seasoned-side down, and let them sear for about 2 minutes on the bottom. Flip the scallops over and sprinkle with any remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper; continue cooking until they become opaque, about 2 minutes more. Finish the dish by sprinkling some lemon zest on top for a burst of citrus flavor