Description
Savor the flavors of the sea with these succulent sizzling scallops, perfectly seared and topped with a zesty lime cilantro sauce. This dish is a burst of freshness and bold flavors, making it an ideal choice for a special dinner or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Scallops:
- 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops (patted dry)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Lime Cilantro Sauce:
- juice and zest of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Scallops: Pat dry scallops and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Sear the Scallops: Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter, sear scallops until golden brown.
- Make the Sauce: Cook garlic in butter, add lime juice, zest, honey, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine: Return scallops to the pan, spoon sauce over them, and garnish with cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Do not overcook the scallops for the best texture.
- Cook scallops in batches if they release too much liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Searing
- Cuisine: American, Latin-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
