These pan seared scallops make for the best special dinner at home. They’re perfectly tender, finished in a simple lemon garlic butter sauce, and way easier than most people think.
Scallops are seriously one of the easiest recipes to make at home, and yet, they also intimidate a ton of people. Perhaps it’s because they’re a pricey main dish, like prime rib or beef tenderloin (but of the seafood variety). But here’s the big takeaway to remember—scallops don’t need much to shine! Just good butter, a little garlic, and some fresh lemon enhances their naturally sweet and delicate flavor. I also love how they present so beautifully on a dinner plate. Similar to shrimp scampi, they’re an elegant, restaurant-worthy meal that’s super easy to serve at home. My mom adores this scallops recipe (and requests it for every birthday) and I think you’ll love it as well!
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00:00 Intro: Perfect pan-seared scallops.
00:42 Prep the scallops (remove side muscle and pat dry).
01:32 Sear the scallops.
02:32 Make the lemon garlic butter sauce.
03:06 Add scallops back to warm through.
03:34 Garnish and serving tips.
04:07 Taste test, flavor variation, and extra tips.
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22 Comments
So…lemon garlic or citrus ginger… which team are you? 👀 If you love bright, zesty flavors, my citrus ginger scallops are another favorite (and one of my oldest recipes on my website!). Same perfectly seared scallops, completely different flavor twist. Try both and tell me your favorite! xo – Lisa
Hello! Fabulous work; a beautiful video, great presentation and image editing, congratulations! See you soon. Greetings from Brazil.
Yum! Scallops are my favorite seafood. Can’t wait to make this!
Love this recipe! Will definitely try it next time I cook scallops!
I have never had scallops so far, I am assuming this to be something like shrimp 🍤 in texture and taste. Also you seared both sides ( top & bottom) but circumference remains untouched. Doesn’t that need to be seared too, again I am sorry as this is from someone who has not had this so far.
Doesn't quite turn out like the picture
I’m really glad you did this, ILOVE scallops. The ones I generally grab are larger than those. Do you have a preference of the smaller versus larger scallops?
Love your Black Top Lisa ❤❤❤❤❤
I absolutely love your orange ginger scallops so can't wait to try these too. I could definitely eat scallops more often than I do!
I love scallops….looks delicious!!!!❤
What a FABULOUS PRESENTATION…Scallops cooked properly has scared me and you just demistified the process. ,❣️❣️❣️❣️
That looks delicious! I would love to see you cook Lobster Tail!
My husband absolutely adores scallops! I know what I’m cooking for Valentine’s Day meal.
Tasty and easy to make – thanks Lisa good stuff 🦖
I agree with you scallops are delicious, thanks for sharing.
I love scallops, but only would get them when we went out to eat. Now I can do it at home. Thanks
Question, like fruits and vegetables have peak seasons when it is best to purchase them. Is it the same for certain seafood and/ or fish? Here on the East Coast, I believe, I do now know, but it always to me tastes better in the summer.
I wonder if that "lemon garlic" sauce could be added to a fish-in-foil recipe. I do that with trout sometime, and have done just lemon in the past, but this might improve it.
Great tips!
Yum, looks so flavorful. I think I’ll double the sauce so I can add a bit of pasta and asparagus to it!! Thanks for the great recipe.
Thank you so much for the recipe. I love Scallops.
Nice❤