Tomtom When you’re on the hunt for a dish that’s not only keto-friendly but also effortlessly elegant and quick to whip up, these Garlic Butter Scallops are the answer. In mere minutes, you’ll be feasting on a meal that’s gourmet-level delicious.
Ingredients:
- 12 large sea scallops (ensure they’re dry, not soaked in a solution)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- Zest of 1 lemon (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prep Scallops: Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook Scallops: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or avocado oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the scallops in a single layer, ensuring they’re not touching each other. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until they have a nice golden crust and are opaque in the center. Transfer scallops to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the butter. Once the butter has melted, stir in the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Finish: Pour the fresh lemon juice into the skillet and stir well. Return the scallops to the skillet and spoon some of the garlic butter sauce over them. Allow them to heat for about a minute in the sauce.
- Serve: Transfer scallops to serving plates. Drizzle with the remaining garlic butter sauce from the skillet, garnish with fresh parsley and lemon zest.
Perfectly paired with a side of steamed asparagus or sautéed spinach, you have yourself a meal that screams gourmet without the hours in the kitchen.
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