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Scallops with Citrus Ginger Sauce

Scallops that are easy, fresh, pan seared, perfectly golden and topped with a sweet and tangy citrus ginger sauce. Watch the video above to see how quickly they come together!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 254 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 lb sea scallops
  • 1 orange zested and juiced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp butter or ghee
  • sea salt to taste
  • fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Pat your scallops dry with a paper towel and sprinkle them with sea salt.
  2. Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. When the oil is nearly smoking, place your scallops in the pan and sear for approximately one and a half to two minutes on each side. Remove scallops to a plate.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the orange and lemon juice, orange zest, grated ginger and butter to the pan. Whisk the sauce together in the pan until it's simmering, then add the scallops back to the pan and spoon the sauce on top.
  4. Plate your scallops, drizzle more sauce on top and garnish with thyme. 

Notes

  • Avocado oil is preferred over olive oil in this recipe as its heated to nearly its smoke point. Avocado oil is more stable at those higher temperatures. 
  • Scallops are always best slightly undercooked rather than overcooked. Like most meats and fish, they'll continue to cook after they're removed from the stove.
  • To make the scallops dairy-free and Whole30 compliant you can use ghee or coconut milk instead of the butter. 
  • This is my favorite stainless steel juicer. It's perfect for oranges and lemons!

Nutrition Information

Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 718mg (30%) Potassium 445mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 31.8mg (35%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254

% Daily Value*

Calories 254kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 718mg 30%
Potassium 445mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 31.8mg 35%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.