Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon-Butter Sauce and Green Beans

Name: Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon-Butter Sauce and Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces Sea scallops; 2 teaspoons Olive oil; 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter; 1/4 Lemon; 1 teaspoon Fresh dill; 10 ounces Green beans; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper

Perfectly seared scallops bathed in a bright lemon-butter sauce with tender green beans for a elegant weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 ounces Sea scallops
2 teaspoons Olive oil
1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
1/4 Lemon
1 teaspoon Fresh dill
10 ounces Green beans
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 8 ounces sea scallops dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add scallops and sear without moving for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until opaque.
Step 4: Transfer scallops to a plate. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to skillet, stirring until melted.
Step 5: Add 10 ounces green beans to skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Step 6: Return scallops to skillet, toss to coat in sauce, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill.