How To Make Garlic Butter Herb Scallops
Looking for a restaurant-worthy meal at home? These herb scallops might just be for you. They’re rich in flavor, perfectly pan-seared, and really simple.
Serves:
Ingredients
- ⅓cupkosher salt,plus more for seasoning
- 1cuphot water
- 1lblarge scallops
- salt and pepper
- 1tbspolive oil
- 3tbspbutter
- 3clovesgarlic,minced
- 1tsporegano,freshly chopped
- 1tspfresh rosemary,chopped
- 1tspfresh thyme,chopped
- lemon wedges and chopped parsley,for garnish, if desired
Instructions
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In a medium-sized bowl combine salt and 1 cup hot water, stirring to dissolve the salt. Add ice water to cool the brine. Add scallops to the brine and let stand for 10 minutes. Line a sheet pan with paper towels and set aside.
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Drain the scallops, rinse under cold water, and then arrange in a single layer on the paper towel-lined sheet pan. Place another paper towel on top of the scallops and gently pat scallops.
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Remove as much surface moisture as possible for the best browning results when cooked.
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In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and let heat until it starts to smoke. Salt and pepper the capers and add to the skillet.
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Sear scallops for 3 to 3½ minutes on each side until they are golden brown on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.
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Add the butter, garlic, and fresh herbs. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes and add the scallops back to the pan and heat through. Garnish with lemon and fresh chopped parsley on top.
Nutrition
- Calories: 191.21kcal
- Fat: 12.64g
- Saturated Fat: 6.11g
- Trans Fat: 0.35g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 4.77g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.85g
- Carbohydrates: 5.15g
- Fiber: 0.43g
- Sugar: 0.06g
- Protein: 14.08g
- Cholesterol: 50.11mg
- Sodium: 449.93mg
- Calcium: 26.26mg
- Potassium: 269.52mg
- Iron: 0.82mg
- Vitamin A: 83.89µg
- Vitamin C: 3.85mg
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