Pan-Seared Scallops with Lobster Diamonds Brown Butter Citrus Glaze

Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 10–12 large sea scallops (dry-packed)
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp Lobster Diamonds seasoning
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • Zest + juice of ½ orange
  • Fresh chives, chopped

Method

  1. Prepare scallops: Pat completely dry. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear (critical step): Heat oil until just smoking. Place scallops down — do not move for 2 minutes. Flip and cook 1–2 minutes more.
  3. Build glaze: Add butter + Lobster Diamonds. Baste continuously. Add orange juice + zest.
  4. Finish: Spoon glaze over scallops. Garnish with chives.

Chef Notes

  • Dry scallops = perfect crust
  • Golden crust is your visual sell point