Seared Scallops with Balsamic Reduction

This keto-friendly recipe features perfectly seared scallops drizzled with a rich balsamic reduction, creating a delicious and elegant dish thats perfect for a special occasion or a gourmet weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

• 8 large scallops
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions:

Use paper towels to pat the scallops dry to get rid of any extra water

Add salt and pepper to both sides of the scallops

In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat

Get the pan hot, then add the scallops

Sear them for two to three minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked all the way through

Watch out that the pan doesnt get too crowded; you may need to cook the scallops in groups

Take the scallops out of the pan and set them aside

Add the balsamic vinegar to the same pan and heat it over medium-low

Let it cook down to half, stirring every now and then

Once the balsamic reduction has gotten a little thicker, take the pan off the heat and stir in the butter until it melts and is fully mixed in

Pour the balsamic reduction over the scallops that have been seared

Add fresh parsley as a garnish if you like

Serve right away and enjoy