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Garlic Scallops
Buttery, garlicky, and perfectly golden, Garlic Scallops take only 15 minutes. A quick sear gives crisp edges and tender flesh, ideal for a light and satisfying meal.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 500 g – 1 lb scallops – cleaned (I used Ferguson’s roe-on meat scallops)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic – minced
- salt and pepper – to taste
- 1 tbsp parsley – chopped
Instructions
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Rinse the scallops with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
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Heat up a skillet on medium to high heat. Add the olive oil and butter.
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Sauté the garlic for a few seconds.
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Add the scallops and pan-sear them for about one and a half minutes per side (cooking time may vary depending on the size of your scallops; aim for a golden crust with a slightly translucent centre). Season with salt and remove from the heat.
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Sprinkle with parsley and freshly ground pepper and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- You can enjoy these garlic scallops on their own or serve them with pasta like spaghetti for a complete meal.
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For this pan-seared scallops recipe, I used roe-on scallops as we enjoy the roe, but it’s just as tasty with scallops without it.