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Perfect Pan Seared Scallops
Quick and easy perfect pan seared scallops are a delicious, decadent dinner perfect for a romantic date night! Buttery, sweet and not overly heavy- perfect for a romantic meal and done in under 8 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 8 scallops
Calories: 177 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lb scallops large, dried well
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a heavy nonstick pan, heat butter until frothy.
- Make sure pan is very hot.
- Pat scallops dry and generously season with salt and pepper.
- Lay down in hot pan, and let sear on one side for 3 minutes.
- Flip to the other side for an additional 3 minutes.
- Scallop should be opaque throughout, and the slight pink color should be gone. It will still be springy- not too firm. Do not overcook.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
177kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
876mg
(37%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8scallops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.