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Date-Night Seared Scallops

SeafoodStove-TopGastro-Pub

Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

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If you're setting a table for two but don't quite know what to serve as your main, blow your honey away with these Date-Night Seared Scallops. Fancy and elegant, these plump pieces of seafood really add some upscale flair to your at-home evening. And hey, they're ready in minutes, making them super easy... but your sweetie doesn't need to know that. Have the best night ever with Date-Night Seared Scallops!

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh jumbo scallops (about 10-12 scallops), patted dry
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
  • 2 lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -Evenly season the scallops with the salt and the pepper.

Step 2 -In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and heat until it begins to sizzle and shimmer.

Step 3 -Use tongs to place the seasoned scallops in the hot oil and cook, undisturbed, about 2 minutes.

Step 4 -Use the tongs to flip the scallops over, then add the butter and the garlic to the skillet.

Step 5 -Evenly sprinkle the scallops with the Italian seasoning, then cook, while constantly basting them with the melted butter, about 2 minutes.

Step 6 -Transfer the cooked scallops to a serving plate and evenly sprinkle them with the parsley.

Step 7 -Serve the scallops with the lemon wedges.

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