Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Garlic Butter Scallops, a dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory notes. This recipe is perfect for both casual dinners and elegant gatherings, offering a gourmet experience in just 20 minutes. The scallops are seared to golden perfection and tossed in a luscious honey garlic butter sauce that will have your taste buds dancing. With minimal preparation and cooking time, this dish is not only easy to make but also visually impressive, making it a go-to for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- juice of one small lemon
- 1 pound large scallops
- 2 tablespoons butter
- green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the scallops by whisking together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Coat the scallops and let them marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Remove scallops from marinade, season with salt and pepper, then sear them for 3 to 3½ minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the reserved marinade to the skillet and cook until slightly thickened. Return the scallops to coat them in the sauce before serving on a plate garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 33mg