Easy Pan Seared Scallops
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Recipe type: Fish and Seafood
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 2 Servings
 
Not an ounce of flavor is lost when searing these scallops. Plenty of intense flavors can be found in every bite making this a very delectable dish for guest or weekly meal.
Ingredients
  • 10 fresh or frozen sea scallops
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, minced
  • 3 sprigs of parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Rinse the scallops and pat dry.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper. Add scallops to the skillet, and don't crowd the pan.
  4. Sear on one side until golden brown about 3 to 4 minutes; turn and sear for another 2 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Glaze
  1. Melt butter in the skillet. Add lemon juice, paprika, garlic, and minced parsley to the skillet. Now, mix the ingredients together. Heat the glaze until warm. Add the scallops back to the skillet with the glaze and saute for another 2 minutes. Serve the Easy Pan Seared Scallops immediately. Enjoy!
Recipe by The Crafty Boomer at https://www.thecraftyboomer.com/easy-pan-seared-scallops/