Lime Parmesan Scallops
This four ingredient recipe for lime parmesan scallops is so easy and speedy to make, and you won’t believe the dinner party level deliciousness!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 dry sea scallops (see note)
- Zest and juice from one lime
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat the butter over medium high heat in a large skillet (cast iron works great if you have one!) When the butter is melted, add the scallops and sear them without moving them for 3 minutes.
- After 3 minutes, turn the scallops over and let them sear for 2 minutes on the other side. While they are cooking, add the lime juice, and spoon the melted butter lime juice over the scallops as they cook.
- Remove the scallops and place on warmed dinner plates. Pour the pan drippings over the top and garnish with lime zest, parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper.
Notes
Dry sea scallops are the big ones that have not been treated with chemicals, and this gives them a fresher flavor. You can read about the difference between dry and “wet” scallops here!
Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/lime-parmesan-scallops/