Description
Discover the secrets to making Gordon Ramsay’s Pan Seared Scallops at home! This easy recipe guarantees scrumptious, golden crusted scallops that’ll impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large scallops (dry-packed preferred)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Pat each scallop thoroughly dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Place a heavy-bottomed pan on high heat. Add the olive oil and heat until it shimmers.
- Carefully place the scallops in the hot pan, ensuring there is enough space between each piece. Let them sear undisturbed for 1-2 minutes until a golden crust forms.
- Flip the scallops with tongs, add butter, and tilt the pan to baste the scallops with melted butter for the last 30 seconds of cooking.
- Transfer the seared scallops to a plate and let them rest for one minute. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Let the scallops come to room temperature before cooking for even results. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 30mg