Keto Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

• Lemon wedges (for serving)
• Fresh parsley (1 tablespoon, chopped)
• Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Butter (2 tablespoons)
• Scallops (10 large)

Instructions

1. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the scallops to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the remaining garlic butter sauce and cook for an additional minute.
6. Serve the seared scallops with the garlic butter sauce drizzled on top.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.