Seared Scallops with Chives
Seared scallops are a true delicacy, requiring just a few simple ingredients to enhance their naturally sweet, buttery flavor. This quick and elegant recipe brings out the best in scallops with a golden sear, rich butter, and fresh chives. A touch of lemon zest adds brightness, making this dish light yet indulgent. Perfect for a special occasion or an easy gourmet meal at home, these scallops come together in minutes, delivering restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicate balance of crisp, tender, and aromatic perfection. This recipe takes 10 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking.
Directions
- In a clean large skillet that could hold all the scallops, slick the bottom of the plan with 1 Tablespoons avocado oil and sauté the scallops for 2 minutes per side over medium high heat.
- Season with the salt.
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Add in 2 teaspoons of butter and half the chives once the scallops are cooked through. They are cooked through when they are opaque inside.
- Let the butter melt and swirl it all around in the skillet together.
- Turn off the heat and gently scrape the scallops and butter into a dish.
- Sprinkle the other half of the chives and lemon zest.
- Serve immediately.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings
1 Tablespoon avocado oil
6 to 8 Scallops
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
lemon zest from half of a lemon (either zested with a zester or slice the zest)
