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Pan Seared Scallops
These Pan Seared Scallops taste so fancy they’re restaurant-worthy. Not to worry, however: they’re easy to make and completely family-friendly. A garlic herb butter ensures they’re delicious for just about everyone!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 14-16 large sea scallops thawed, 1.25 pounds
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 1.5 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Use a paper towel to pat the scallops dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mash together the butter, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the scallops in a single layer without having them touch (work in batches if needed).
- Fry for 2-3 minutes on one side (until a golden crust forms underneath), then flip and immediately add the garlic herb butter to the pan around the scallops. Sear the scallops for 2-3 more minutes, basting them with the butter, until a crust forms on the other side and scallops are cooked through.
- Remove from skillet and transfer to a plate.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with steamed vegetables.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
457mg
(19%)
Potassium
232mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
221IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 457mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 221IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.