Name: Pan-Fried Scallops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 2 servings

Golden, buttery scallops with a bright lemon finish—simple, elegant, and ready in minutes.

Serves: 2

Appetizer

Fish

Prep: 10

Cook: 6

30 Minutes or Less

Pan-Fried

Quick & Easy

Skill level:

N/A

226 kcalCalories

6 gCarbs

5 gNet Carbs

21 gProteins

14 gFats

1 gFibers

Instructions

Ingredients

Pat scallops very dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Salt: 2 pinches
Scallops: 8 scallops
Black Pepper: 1 pinch
Heat a large skillet over medium-high until hot. Add olive oil and heat until shimmering.
Olive Oil (EV): 1 tbsp
Add scallops and sear without moving until deep golden, about 2 minutes. Flip, add butter, and baste while searing the second side for 1–2 minutes until just opaque.
Butter: 1 tbsp
Remove from heat. Squeeze lemon over scallops and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Lemon: 0.5 lemons
Parsley: 5 g