Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Dill Sauce

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Perfectly seared scallops in a bright lemon-dill sauce, ready in under 15 minutes for an elegant weeknight meal. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs sea scallops, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz sea scallops dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add scallops in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and opaque.
  4. Step 4: Remove scallops and set aside. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh dill, and 1 minced garlic clove to skillet; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Return scallops to skillet and toss to coat with sauce; cook 1 more minute until heated through.

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