Pan Seared Whole30 Scallops with Lemon Garlic Ghee (Paleo, Keto)

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Pan Seared Whole30 Scallops with Lemon Garlic Ghee (Paleo, Keto)

You'll never have scallops any other way after tasting these pan seared Whole30 scallops drizzled with lemon garlic ghee sauce. So tender and flavorful, and ready in just 10 minutes!

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 lb scallops
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tbsp ghee divided
4 garlic cloves minced
1/4 cup bone broth or any type of broth
2 tbsp lemon juice
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Use a paper towel pat dry the scallops as best as possible, then sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 tbsp of ghee in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until very hot.
Add scallops into the pan without touching each other (you may need to cook them in 2 batches) and cook one side for 2 minutes.
Once the bottom layer forms a caramelized crust, flip the scallops and cook for 1-2 minutes until the other side forms a browned crust as well.
Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 2 tbsp of ghee to the skillet and add garlic. Cook stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add broth and lemon juice, and let the liquid come to a boil for 3 minutes while scraping the bottom of the skillet with a spatula. The sauce should thicken and reduce a bit.
Remove from heat and add scallops back in the pan to warm.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley, and spoon the lemon garlic ghee over the scallops before serving.

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