How To Make Perfectly Seared Scallops With Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce

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Ingredients • 1 lb of scallops • 2 tbsp of olive oil or avocado oil • 3 tbsp of unsalted butter • 4 cloves of minced garlic • 2 – 3 tbsp spoons of lemon juice • Zest of 1 full lemon • 2 tbsp of chopped fresh italian parsley or chives Steps • If using frozen scallops, thaw them in advance and remove any side muscles that may be present. Thoroughly pat dry your scallops with kitchen paper and if possible, air dry it in the refrigerator for a few hours. • Gently salt your scallops right before you cook them. Avoid adding your salt too early as it will draw out excess moisture from your scallops. • Heat your pan over a medium-high heat and add some neutral cooking oil. When the oil is just about to smoke, add your scallops in a clockwise manner and leave your scallops to cook untouched for 2 to 3 minutes so that they can form a golden crust. • Add your butter and flip your scallops in the same order as you have placed them in the pan. and Cook your scallops for another 1 to 2 minutes and continuously baste them to allow the butter to infuse into your scallops and help with the browning process. Remove the scallops from the pan once done, it should still be firm to the touch, slightly opaque in the center without being overly rubbery. • Add your garlic and allow to fry gently about 30 seconds. Next add your lemon juice and lemon zest and cook for another minute. Turn off the heat and add a bit more butter and parsley and mix well. Return the scallops to the pan and coat it with the sauces to reheat the scallops gently. ============================= All Products and Gear Used in this video ============================= Sony FX3 (Main Camera): https://amzn.to/4jQugJR Sony ZV-E1 (Vlogging Camera) : https://amzn.to/42wiIG5 Sony ECM-B1M (Main Microphone): https://amzn.to/4cWDHWe Hollyland Lark M2 (Lav Microphone) : https://amzn.to/3S6C4vd Music (Epidemic Sounds) - Start your free trial here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/dfmlf1 =========================== Connect with me! ============================= YouTube: @tedteocookingshow IG: ➡ / @ted.teo Tik Tok: ➡ / @tedteocookingshow This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, the channel will receive a small commission. Thank you for your support!