Ingredients for - Quick Pan-Seared Scallops

1. Olive oil 2 tablespoons
2. Shallot, minced 1 small
3. Lemon, juiced 1
4. Sea scallops 12
5. Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch
6. Chopped fresh parsley, or to taste 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Quick Pan-Seared Scallops

1 . Stage

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in lemon juice and cook until evaporated, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits, about 3 minutes.

2 . Stage

Place scallops 1/2 inch apart in the skillet. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 1 minute. Flip and continue cooking until the second side is deeply browned, about 1 minute more.

3 . Stage

Transfer scallops to a serving plate; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.