Garlic Butter Scallops with Chili Crumbs

Ingredients

Serves: 2

For the Scallops

• 8 large Canadian Scallops, patted dry
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• Salt & freshly ground Black Pepper
  

Garlic Butter

•  3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 2 Garlic Cloves, finely minced
• ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
• Juice of ½ Lemon
  

Chili Crumbs

• ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp Chili Flakes (adjust to heat preference)
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• Pinch of Salt
  

To Serve

• Fresh Parsley or Microgreens
• Lemon Wedges
  
  

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add panko, chili flakes, paprika, and salt. Toast until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
2. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat until it begins to shimmer.
3. Sear scallops 1.5–2 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized. Remove the pan and keep the food warm.
4. In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium. Add butter and garlic, sauté briefly until fragrant (don’t burn). Stir in smoked paprika and lemon juice.
5. Place scallops on a plate, drizzle with garlic butter, and sprinkle generously with chili crumbs.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley or microgreens and serve with lemon wedges.
   
   

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