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Garlic Scallops
One of the best scallop recipes is garlic scallops, where fresh sea scallops are sauteed with garlic butter wine sauce. Quick and easy recipe that takes 15 mins from start to finish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 236 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) scallops natural and untreated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley leaves chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the scallops under cold water and remove the tough ligament from the side of each scallop. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Heat a skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium to high heat. Once fully heated, add the olive oil and butter. Sauté the garlic briefly, then add the scallops and pan-sear until both sides are browned. Add the white wine, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a light simmer, cooking until the inside of the scallops is cooked through. Turn off the heat and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
3people
Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
609mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 609mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.