Date Night Sea Scallops
Treat someone special to this elegant yet easy dinner: perfectly seared sea scallops served over zucchini noodles with vibrant basil pesto. It's light, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 8-10 scallops depending on size
- 4 tablespoons ghee
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Flaked sea salt
- Cracked black pepper
- 1 lemon optional for garnish
- Dairy-Free Pesto for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet on high heat, melt together ghee and olive oil. Once hot, reduce heat to medium-high.
- Pat scallops dry with a paper towel and season liberally with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
- Carefully place scallops into skillet, cooking for 3 minutes. Use tongs or a spatula to flip and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, until a browned “crust” forms and scallops are cooked through.
- Plate scallops on a bed of prepared squash or zucchini noodles. Garnish with Dairy-Free Pesto and zested lemon.