Lemon Butter Sauteed Scallops

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4.7

51 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    266 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Butter Sauteed Scallops

Lemon butter sauteed scallops is one of the best scallop recipes, with lemon butter sauce, garlic and bay scallops. Learn how to cook scallops with this easy 10 minutes recipe on skillet.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (500g) frozen bay scallops thawed, rinsed and pat dry with paper towels
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 dashes ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
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Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet with the melted butter. Sauté the garlic, stirring with a spatula a few times. Add the bay scallops and continue to sauté. Then add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. As soon as the surface of the scallops turns opaque and water starts to seep out, turn off the heat. Dish them out and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2people Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 911mg (38%) Potassium 503mg (14%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 369IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 911mg 38%
Potassium 503mg 11%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 369IU 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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