Sautéed Scallops With Lime

• tablespoons olive oil↗3
• lbs sea scallops↗1 1⁄2
• tablespoons finely chopped cilantro2
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• teaspoon fresh lime juice↗1
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• crusty bread, for serving↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet until almost smoking. Add the scallops and cook over moderately high heat until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Turn the scallops and cook until just opaque throughout, about 2 minutes longer.

3. 3

   Add the cilantro, garlic and lime juice, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve with bread.