5 from 24 votes
Pan Seared Scallops
This recipe features dry sea scallops pan-seared in a mix of butter and olive oil with simple seasoning of salt and pepper. After a quick sear on both sides for a minute each to develop a golden crust, garlic is added briefly to infuse flavor before removing from heat. The result is scallops with a delicate texture and rich buttery taste enhanced by garlic aroma.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
227 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops approximately 12, dry
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
Instructions
- Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
- Add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet on high heat.
- Add the salt and pepper to your scallops.
- Sear the scallops for 1 minute then flip, and sear the second side for 1 minute.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the garlic and cook for an additional 20 seconds then remove from heat and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
227kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
959mg
(40%)
Potassium
358mg
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 959mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.