4.9 from 42 votes
Garlic Butter Scallops
Definitely read the headnotes for tips and tricks on making this recipe as best as it can be. Once made, this is best eaten straight away, but it's also OK at room temperature.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 272 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola, safflower or grapeseed oil
- 1 pound scallops
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- salt
- 3 tablespoons minced parsley
- Zest and juice of a lemon
Instructions
- Get a pan large enough to hold all the scallops hot, set over high heat. While it's heating, pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Add the canola oil to the pan and swirl it around.
- When you see the slightest wisp of smoke coming up from the oil, toss in the scallops, moving the pan constantly -- the goal is to toss the scallops in and coat them with the hot oil before they stick to the pan. This should just take a few seconds. Then let the scallops rest undisturbed for 2 minutes. Toss the pan to move the scallops around, then let them sear 1 minute. Salt them as they sear.
- Add the garlic and toss to combine. Drop the heat to medium-low and add the butter, one tablespoon at a time. Toss to coat after each tablespoon melts. When it's all combined, turn off the heat, add the parsley, zest and lemon juice and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
449mg
(19%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
694IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 449mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 694IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.