Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) fresh sea scallops, thawed if frozen
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

  1. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Preheat the Blackstone griddle over medium-high heat.
  3. Add olive oil to the griddle and place scallops on without touching. Sear for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Flip scallops and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until just opaque.
  5. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat and stir in lemon juice and zest; set aside.
  6. Drizzle scallops with lemon butter sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.