Pan Seared Scallops (Scallop Scampi)
User Reviews
5.0
78 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
98 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pan Seared Scallops (Scallop Scampi)
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Sizzling scallop scampi bathed in butter, garlic and herbs is an elegant yet easy to make restaurant-quality meal. Serve with angel hair pasta or other sides for an impressive but practically effortless dinner any night of the week!
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Ingredients
- 16 “colossal” diver scallops
- 1/2 teaspoon oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Clean the scallops by removing the loose flap or "foot" on the side. (It will turn tough once cooked.) Then place the scallops on a paper towel to dry. Pat the tops with another paper towel.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Drizzle a scant amount of oil in the skillet and brush it over the surface of the pan. You just want the pan to be lightly coated, not pooling with oil.
- Once the pan is smoking-hot, place the scallops in the skillet flat-side-down. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and allow them to sear for 1-2 minutes. You'll know the scallops are ready to flip when they pull away from the skillet easily, and are caramelized. If they hold tight to the skillet, give them a little longer.
- Flip the scallops, salt and pepper again, and sear for 1 minute. Then add the butter and garlic to the skillet. Sear another minute, turn off the heat. Add the lemon juice, one pinch of lemon zest, and the parsley. Toss to coat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
8ounces
Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
285mg
(12%)
Potassium
123mg
(4%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3.5mg
(4%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8ounces | |
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 285mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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78 reviews
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