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Seared Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops
Have Crispy Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops on your table in less than 10 minutes, coated in a deliciously silky lemon garlic butter sauce! Cheaper than going out to a restaurant and just as good as chef made scallops. They are the ultimate treat!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 255 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , International
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ¼ pounds scallops
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 4-5 cloves garlic large, minced, or 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup dry white wine or broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- If scallops are frozen, thaw in cold water. Remove the side muscle from the scallops if attached. Thoroughly pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot and sizzling. Add the scallops in a single layer without over crowding the pan (work in batches if needed).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and fry for 2-3 minutes on one side (until a golden crust forms underneath), then flip and fry again for 2 minutes until crisp, lightly browned and cooked through (opaque). Remove from skillet and transfer to a plate.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan, scraping up any browned bits left over from the scallops. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Pour in wine (or broth) and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes or until wine reduces by about half. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and lemon juice.
- Remove pan (skillet) from the heat; add the scallops back into the pan to warm through slightly and garnish with parsley.
- Serve over rice, pasta, garlic bread or steamed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini noodles).
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Notes
- Tip: Make sure your scallops are golden brown on both sides for a crispier, tastier bite.
Nutrition Information
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
706mg
(29%)
Potassium
346mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
584IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 706mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 584IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.