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Garlic Butter Herb Scallops
Garlic Butter Herb Scallops are pan seared and have the best buttery garlic herb sauce. This is a quick and simple meal that tastes straight from a restaurant!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 195 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup kosher salt
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 pound large scallops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon capers
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon cup freshly chopped oregano
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
- Lemon wedges
- chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine ⅓ cup kosher salt and 1 cup hot water, stirring to dissolve the salt. Add ice water to cool the brine. Add 1 pound large scallops to the brine and let stand for 10 minutes. Line a sheet pan with paper towels and set aside.
- Drain the scallops, rinse under cold water, and then arrange in a single layer on the paper towel-lined sheet pan. Place another paper towel on top of the scallops and gently pat scallops. Remove as much surface moisture as possible for the best browning results when cooked.
- In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add the 1 tablespoon olive oil and let heat until it starts to smoke. Season the 1 tablespoon capers with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Add the scallops to the pan and sear for 3- 3 1/2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Add the 3 tablespoons butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon cup freshly chopped oregano, 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary, and 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the scallops back to the pan and heat through. Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley on top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
10002mg
(417%)
Potassium
281mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
306IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 10002mg | 417% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 306IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.