Caviar with Scallops

Ingredients:

• 12 fresh sea scallops, cleaned and patted dry
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup caviar
• Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season the scallops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over high heat.
4. Add the scallops to the skillet and sear them for 2 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the scallops for 6-8 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
6. Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the scallops to a plate.
7. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
8. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant.
9. Add the lemon juice to the skillet and stir well to combine.
10. Spoon a small amount of the garlic-lemon butter sauce onto each scallop.
11. Top each scallop with a small spoonful of caviar.
12. Garnish the caviar scallops with finely chopped parsley.
13. Serve the caviar scallops immediately.

Enjoy your delicious caviar scallops!