Seared Scallops Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound scallops
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
  1. Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel.
  2. Season both sides of the scallops with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the scallops to the pan once the oil is shimmering, then cook them for 3 minutes on each side. Remove the scallops from the pan and pour in the lemon juice.
  5. Deglaze the pan by scraping up any remaining bits.
  6. Pour the pan juice over the scallops.
  7. Garnish the scallops with fresh basil, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.