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Lemon Garlic Scallops
Golden seared scallops and a lemon garlic butter sauce make this 15-minute meal worthy of a restaurant. You'll be licking the plate clean!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound scallops thawed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup white wine (can substitute chicken broth)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with a clean towel or paper towel. Ensure they are completely thawed, if previously frozen. Season the scallops evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the scallops in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side without moving them, until a golden crust forms. Flip the scallops and cook for another 2 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Add the white wine (or chicken broth) and simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly. Stir in the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked scallops. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
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
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| 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.