How to Cook Scallops
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Prep Time
4 mins
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Cook Time
4 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
210 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Cook Scallops
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Scallops are an extremely versatile and flavorful seafood dish. Ready in just 10 minutes, this is one of the easiest and quickest dinners that the whole family will love. Including 4 sauce options!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound scallops
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup white wine (can substitute chicken broth)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Cilantro Lime Sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Orange Ginger Sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
Balsamic Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry with a clean towel or paper towel. Season with salt and black pepper. Scallops should be completely thawed, not frozen.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear scallops in hot oil for about 2 minutes per side, until cooked through and you have a golden brown crust.
- Remove scallops from skillet and make desired sauce.
Lemon Garlic Sauce
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. You can use the same skillet used to cook the scallops without cleaning. Once melted, add in garlic and saute 1 minute. Pour in white wine and simmer 2-3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Pour over cooked scallops.
Cilantro Lime Sauce
- Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour over cooked scallops.
Orange Ginger Sauce
- Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour over scallops during the last 30 seconds of cooking so the sauce heats briefly.
Balsamic Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. You can use the same skillet used to cook the scallops without cleaning. Add in garlic and saute 1 minute. Whisk in balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over cooked scallops.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
637mg
(27%)
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 637mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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