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Pan Seared Scallops (Scallop Scampi)

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 98 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.