Pan-seared Scallops with Lemon and Thyme

A fancy, mouth-watering meal doesn’t have to be complicated. This dish features perfectly seared scallops, accented by a simple brown butter, lemon, and thyme sauce guaranteed to make you want just one more bite.

Level

Beginner

Prep time

5 minutes

Cook time

15 minutes

Serves

2-4

Cook it with our

Chef Collection Square Griddle

Ingredients

10-12 large sea scallops
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 sprigs fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Pat scallops dry with a paper towel. Season all sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in griddle over medium-high heat, 4-5 minutes. Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes without disturbing. Use a fish spatula to carefully flip scallops and cook for an additional 1-2 min.
Remove scallops from the griddle and allow to rest. Drain excess oil from the pan and return to medium heat.
Add butter to griddle and allow to brown, 2-3 minutes. Add fresh thyme sprigs. Whisk in lemon juice until incorporated. Spoon brown butter sauce over scallops. Serve.