Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Honey Garlic Butter Scallops, a dish that perfectly blends sweet and savory notes for an unforgettable culinary experience. Ideal for romantic dinners or quick weeknight meals, this recipe showcases succulent scallops seared to golden perfection and coated in a tantalizing honey garlic butter sauce. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you’ll find it easy to impress your guests or elevate your weeknight dining. Ready in just under an hour, this dish not only pleases the palate but also dazzles with its presentation. Garnished with fresh green onions, these scallops are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 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
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Marinate the scallops in half of this mixture for 30 minutes.
- Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated scallops for about 3 to 3½ minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and cook until slightly thickened. Return scallops to coat them well.
- Serve hot on a plate, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg