Cook the most perfect scallops every. single. time. So fast and easy to make (just 5 ingredients) yet so so fancy!
5 stars (13 ratings)
Ingredients
1 ¼poundsscallops, about 24
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6tablespoonsunsalted butter, divided
1clovegarlic, minced
4sprigs fresh thyme
1lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
Season scallops with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and translucent in the center, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.
Reduce heat to medium low; melt remaining 5 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the butter starts to foam. Add garlic and thyme to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Return scallops to the skillet; spoon butter over scallops for 1 minute.