Sautéed Abalone Steak with Garlic Butter and Lemon

Ingredients

Abalone steaks

4, cleaned and patted dry

Unsalted butter

4 tablespoons

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Lemon

1, juiced and zested

Fresh parsley

2 tablespoons, chopped

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Lemon wedges

for garnish

Instructions

1. Clean the abalone steaks thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure a nice sear.
2. Season both sides of the abalone steaks generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant but not browned.
4. Carefully add the abalone steaks to the skillet. Cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side, allowing them to turn a golden brown and become tender. Avoid overcooking to keep the abalone juicy.
5. Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the abalone steaks, adding a zing of brightness. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and chopped parsley for added flavor and color.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and serve the abalone steaks immediately, garnished with lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus.