* 1 1/4 pounds scallops * 2 tbsp olive oil * 3 tbsp unsalted butter * 1 1/2 tbp minced garlic about 4 large garlic cloves * 1/4 cup dry white wine or broth * 2 tbsp lemon juice * Salt and ground black pepper to taste * 1/4 cup chopped parsley plus more to garnish
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**INSTRUCTIONS**
1. Pat dry the scallops with paper towels on both sides. 2. In a large pan or heavy skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the scallops in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms. 4. Once the scallops are cooked, remove them from the pan and keep warm. 5. In the same pan, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. 6. Stir in lemon juice, white wine (or broth), and simmer for 2 minutes. 7. Add the remaining butter, chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper. 8. Return the cooked scallops to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Generously garnish with parsley, lemon wedges, and serve with your favorite sides.
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# Full Recipe Here: [Seared Scallops With Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce](https://www.lowcarbspark.com/seared-scallops-with-garlic-lemon-butter/)
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**INGREDIENTS**
* 1 1/4 pounds scallops
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 3 tbsp unsalted butter
* 1 1/2 tbp minced garlic about 4 large garlic cloves
* 1/4 cup dry white wine or broth
* 2 tbsp lemon juice
* Salt and ground black pepper to taste
* 1/4 cup chopped parsley plus more to garnish
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**INSTRUCTIONS**
1. Pat dry the scallops with paper towels on both sides.
2. In a large pan or heavy skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the scallops in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms.
4. Once the scallops are cooked, remove them from the pan and keep warm.
5. In the same pan, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Stir in lemon juice, white wine (or broth), and simmer for 2 minutes.
7. Add the remaining butter, chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
8. Return the cooked scallops to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Generously garnish with parsley, lemon wedges, and serve with your favorite sides.
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**NUTRITION FACTS**
Amount per serving.
* **Calories 251kcal**
* **Total Carbs 6g**
* **Net Carbs 5g**
* **Protein 17g**
* **Fat 16g**
* **Fiber 1g**
* **Sugar 1g**