Description
Seared Scallops with Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce
Ingredients:
10 large sea scallops
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup coconut milk
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp paprika
1 tbsp lime juice
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 red chili, sliced for garnish
Instructions:
Pat scallops dry with a paper towel and season with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear scallops for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove from the pan. Reduce heat to medium, add butter, and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in coconut milk, red pepper flakes, paprika, and lime juice, simmering for 2 minutes. Return scallops to the pan and coat with sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro and red chili slices. Serve warm and enjoy!
