Seared Scallops

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 mins

  • Total Time

    11 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    164 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Seared Scallops

These seared scallops come together in a few short steps! It's so easy to make restaurant-worthy scallops at home with this recipe!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound sea scallops about 16) (450g, large
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Instructions

  1. Remove the side muscle from scallops, if still attached. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and sear until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
  3. Gently turn each scallop using tongs. Add the butter and garlic. Cook, basting the scallops with butter, until golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add lemon juice and swirl to mix in. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Make sure the scallops are not crowded or touching each other in the pan during cooking. The scallops will boil instead of sear if they’re too close.
  • Try not to disturb the scallops once placed in the skillet for the best sear. You want continuous contact with the skillet for the best browning.
  • It’s important to give the pan and oil time to heat up. The scallops should sizzle when you add them to the pan, so they’ll get a nice sear.
  • Scallops cook quickly, so make sure you have all your ingredients measured and ready to go as soon as you start.
  • Remove the scallops from the pan once done so it doesn’t continue cooking from the pan’s residual heat.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 592mg (25%) Potassium 254mg (5%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 264IU (5%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 592mg 25%
Potassium 254mg 5%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 264IU 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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