Description
A delightful recipe for seared scallops cooked in ghee, offering a rich flavor and a perfect golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large sea scallops, patted dry
- 4 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- While the ghee is heating, season the scallops with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- Once the ghee is hot, carefully place the scallops in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd them. Sear for about 2-3 minutes without moving them, until a golden crust forms.
- Flip the scallops and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of ghee to the skillet. Sear for another 2-3 minutes until the scallops are opaque and cooked through.
- Remove the scallops from the skillet and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the scallops in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve the scallops over a bed of sautéed spinach or alongside a light salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: salt content varies
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: ghee content varies
- Unsaturated Fat: ghee content varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: varies with scallops
Keywords: Silver Bells Seared Scallops in Ghee