Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops

Scallops sauteed in butter and garlic will melt in your mouth. Lemon juice gives it a nice kick.

Prep:10 mins

Cook:10 mins

Total:20 mins

Servings:6

Ingredients

• ¾ cup butter
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 pounds large sea scallops
• 1 teaspoon salt

• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, and cook for a few seconds until fragrant. Add scallops, and cook for several minutes on one side, then turn over, and continue cooking until firm and opaque.
• Remove scallops to a platter, then whisk salt, pepper, and lemon juice into butter. Pour sauce over scallops to serve.

Credit to: allrecipes