Pan Seared Scallops (Lemon Garlic Butter)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 ½ pounds sea scallops
• kosher salt (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 lemon (zested and juiced (about 1 tablespoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice))
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Prep the scallops. Pat your scallops dry with a paper towel and sprinkle them with kosher salt.

2. 2

   Sear the scallops. Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. When the oil is shimmering, place your scallops in the pan and sear for approximately 1 ½ to 2 minutes on each side, until they have a golden crust. Remove the scallops to a plate, and repeat with remaining scallops.

3. 3

   Make the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, and parsley to the pan. Whisk the sauce together in the pan until it's lightly simmering, then add the scallops back to the pan and spoon the sauce on top.

4. 4

   Serve. Plate your scallops, then drizzle more sauce on top before serving.