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Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops Recipe
Enjoy the best taste of scallops with this quick and easy recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 164 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound scallops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Season scallops with salt and pepper.
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the seasoned scallops into the skillet. (Make sure not to overcrowd your pan)
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom is crispy and browned.
- Flip the scallops and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove them from the skillet, and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter. Once melted, add garlic and stir for a minute until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and simmer the sauce for about 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and toss your scallops in the sauce before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
446mg
(19%)
Potassium
250mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
179IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 446mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 179IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.