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Brown Butter Scallops
Brown Butter Scallops – perfectly seared scallops using brown butter. Juicy scallops that pair well with pasta. 10 mins to cook.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 205 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) scallops
- salt
- ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel grated
- parsley chopped
Instructions
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter. As the butter melts, it will slowly turn brown and begin to foam.
- Place the scallops in the hot skillet and sear on both sides until cooked through.
- Add the lemon peel and parsley, then serve immediately.
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Notes
- You may add a splash or two of white wine as you sear the scallops. It's optional.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3people
Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
594mg
(25%)
Potassium
314mg
(9%)
Fiber
0.04g
(0%)
Sugar
0.02g
(0%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.