10 Minute Pan-Seared Butter Scallops

Name: 10 Minute Pan-Seared Butter Scallops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb scallops; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp oil; 5 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp fresh herbs

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
288 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

10 Minute Pan-Seared Butter Scallops

Charles Herrera

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Our delicious pan-seared scallops are quick, elegant, and super fresh. Serve them as a fancy entree or topper for salads or pasta!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb scallops
1 tsp kosher salt adjust to taste
2 tbsp oil olive or avocado
5 tbsp unsalted butter unsalted
3 cloves garlic
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh herbs parsley or dill

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Instructions

Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season them with salt on both sides.
Preheat a pan over medium-high heat with oil until it's sizzling hot. Add the scallops into the pan. About 60 -90 seconds in, turn them over. As soon as the other side is golden, remove them from the heat.
To the same pan, add lemon juice, butter, and garlic. As the butter melts, scrape the bottom of the pan to get as much flavor incorporated as possible.
Pour the butter mixture over cooked scallops. Sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve right away!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 288kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 1241mg (52%) Potassium 315mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 611IU (12%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	288kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	70mg	23%
Sodium	1241mg	52%
Potassium	315mg	7%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	611IU	12%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	20mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%