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    Lemon Butter Garlic Scallops

    Published: Mar 8, 2021 · Modified: Mar 7, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Y'all I love these Lemon Butter Garlic Scallops. They are an easy weeknight dinner or nice for a special occasion. I like to prepare them with fresh sea scallops but you can use frozen if you desire.

    Lemon Butter Garlic Scallops

    Trust me when I saw this is an EASY recipe. It is such a flavorful recipe. I love to enjoy scallops when they are fresh and so when Fulton Fish reached out to us I knew immediately that scallops was going to be what I wanted to try. I am so glad I did.

    Lemon Butter Garlic Scallops

    If you enjoy fresh seafood you have to check out this brand. I actually purchased a gift for my Brother-In-Loves for Christmas (lobster tails and scallops) and they loved the quality of their seafood too! But onto the recipe.

    Take your fresh (or previously frozen scallops) and dry well with a paper towel. This part is really important. Next prepare your sauce ingredients. The fresh lemon juice and zest is the key but if you only have a canned version and spice that is ok too!

    Lemon Butter Garlic Scallops

    Sear your scallops for 3 minutes on each side in the skillet after you heat the butter. This is the key to having a really tasty final product. You want it to have a nice golden brown color on each side.

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    Remove from the skillet and then make your lemon garlic sauce. Finally, return your scallops back and re-heat. Serve with rice (we love Jasmine or Basmati (or cauliflower if you are watching your carbs) and a nice veggie.

    We hope you enjoy this delicious Lemon Butter Garlic Scallops recipe as much as we do.  It is the perfect recipe for Lent.

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    Lemon Butter Garlic Scallops

    I love this easy recipe for Lemon Butter Garlic Scallops. It is perfect for busy weeknights.
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    Author: Melissa Jennings

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ lb sea scallops
    • 4 tablespoon butter, I prefer Kerrygold (unsalted)
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
    • 1 teaspoon parsley
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

    Instructions

    • Using fresh scallops or frozen scallops that have been thoroughly thawed complete pat dry with paper towels.
    • Add three tablespoon to a small skillet and bring to a medium-high temperature.
    • Add scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side. They should turn a nice golden brown color on each side before turning.
    • Remove from the skillet after seared.
    • Add 1 additional tablespoon of butter and then add garlic and cook until translucent. Approximately 2 minutes. Stir often.
    • Add lemon juice and lemon zest and return scallops to pan.
    • On low heat warm scallops in sauce for for 2 minutes and be sure to coat.
    • Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve immediately.
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    Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post but FultonFishMarket.com did provide product for us to review. All opinions are 100% our own.

    Melissa Jennings

    Melissa is a soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 22 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.

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