Lemon Butter Scallops
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Lemon Butter Scallops That Feel Fancy Without the Fuss
Sometimes the simplest dinners feel the most special—and these Lemon Butter Scallops are exactly that kind of meal. Tender sea scallops, buttery richness, fresh lemon, herbs, and a silky pan sauce that tastes like something you’d order at a cozy coastal restaurant.
The secret here is our Butter Premium Olive Oil paired with Lemon Premium Olive Oil. Together, they create this beautiful balance of rich buttery flavor and bright citrusy freshness that wraps around every bite of scallop perfectly.
Add a little white wine, fresh parsley, mushrooms, and a squeeze of lemon, and suddenly dinner feels elegant without being complicated. And the best part? It all comes together in under 30 minutes!
Serve these scallops over angel hair pasta, buttery orzo, or with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that dreamy sauce.
Tracey’s Tip: Pat your scallops completely dry before cooking—this helps them get that beautiful golden sear instead of steaming in the pan.
Lemon Butter Scallops
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Category
Main Courses
Cuisine
New England
Author:
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Calories
523
Tender sea scallops seared until golden and finished in a buttery lemon olive oil sauce with mushrooms, parsley, and white wine. A quick and elegant seafood dinner perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1lb. fresh scallops
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2 Tbsp Butter Premium Olive Oil
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2 Tbsp Lemon Premium Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon (sliced)
- 1/4 cup Parsley
- 1/2 cup Mushrooms (sliced)
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2 cups White Wine (we used chardonnay)
- Pinch of Salt and Black Pepper
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1/2-pound Angel Hair Pasta (or spaghetti)
- Capers (optional)
Directions
Gently pat scallops completely dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Warm a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add scallops in a single layer without overcrowding the pan.
Sear for 2–3 minutes without moving until golden brown. Flip and cook another minute until opaque and slightly firm.
Lower heat and add Butter Olive Oil, Lemon Olive Oil, mushrooms, and parsley.
Gently toss scallops in the sauce for 30–60 seconds.
Add white wine and simmer briefly until slightly reduced.
Remove from heat and transfer scallops to serving plates or over cooked pasta.
Spoon sauce over the top and garnish with lemon slices and optional capers.
Serve immediately.
Recipe Note
Optional Variations:
Serve over buttery orzo instead of pasta
Add capers for a briny finish
Pair with crusty bread or steamed vegetables
Tracey’s Notes:
These scallops taste restaurant fancy without all the stress. The Butter Premium Olive Oil gives you that rich buttery flavor, while the Lemon Premium Olive Oil brightens everything beautifully.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Nutrition Serving Size
- About 4-5 scallops with sauce and pasta
- per serving
- Calories
- 523
- Carbs
- 52 grams
- 17%
- Protein
- 22 grams
- 44%
- Fat
- 16 grams
- 24%
- Saturated Fat
- 2 grams
- 14%
- Trans Fat
- 0 grams
- Cholesterol
- 27 milligrams
- 9%
- Fiber
- 3 grams
- 11%
- Sugar
- 4 grams
- Sodium
- 467 milligrams
- 20%
- Iron
- 2 milligrams
- 11%
- Potassium
- 540 milligrams
- 15%