5.0 from 18 votes
Creamy Lemon Parmesan Scallops
Creamy Lemon Parmesan Scallops are insanely good! These fresh scallops are lightly seasoned, then seared in a creamy, light lemon and parmesan sauce that coats each of the scallops made all in one pan.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , American , Caribbean
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound scallops
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and let heat until it starts to smoke. Sear scallops for 3- 3 1/2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon and parmesan cheese. In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch and water and whisk into the sauce. Bring to a simmer and let thicken.
- Add the scallops back to the sauce and let simmer for another minute. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and fresh herbs.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
481mg
(20%)
Potassium
200mg
(6%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
648IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 481mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 648IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.