Elegant Pan-Seared Scallops with Garlic-Parsley Butter
These succulent pan-seared scallops, elevated with a touch of garlic and a splash of white wine, are cooked to perfection in just minutes. The rich garlic-parsley butter sauce adds the perfect finishing touch to this elegant seafood dish.
Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Heat a large non-stick pan with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of clarified butter on high heat.
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When the pan is hot, add the scallops and cook for 2 minutes undisturbed to achieve a golden sear.
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Flip the scallops, add the minced garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons of clarified butter, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until the scallops are completely opaque and cooked through.
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Remove the scallops from the pan and transfer to a large plate tented with foil to keep them warm.
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Reduce the heat to low and pour in the 1/4 cup of dry white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
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Stir in the 1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped parsley and cook for another minute to meld the flavors of the garlic-parsley butter sauce.
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Pour the garlic-parsley butter sauce over the scallops and serve hot.