Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter

Name: Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 11-12 fresh or frozen scallops; sea salt for seasoning; ground pepper; 1 small lemon; 2 tablespoons salted butter; ½ tablespoon olive oil; ¼ cup freshly cut parsley

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
69 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter

Kristin Morrison

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When it comes to fresh seafood my advice is this: KISS (Keep it Simple Seafood). Highlight the natural fresh flavor of the fish or seafood by keeping the ingredients simple and natural. Scallops are similar to crab or lobster taste-wise but they have a firmer texture. The flavor tends to be sweet, buttery, and delicate.

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Ingredients

Servings

11-12 fresh or frozen scallops
sea salt for seasoning
ground pepper optional for seasoning- I prefer without
1 small lemon sliced in 1/4 inch slices
2 tablespoons salted butter
½ tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup freshly cut parsley

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Instructions

Prepare scallops by patting them completely dry with a paper towel. Season with sea salt on both sides (optional season with ground pepper as well). Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a cast iron pan or other large saucepan on medium high heat. Once the butter is melted add the lemon and cook until brown on both sides (about 2 minutes per side). Remove lemons from pan and set aside.
Add the scallops one at a time to the pan. Make sure to space them evenly so they don't steam in the pan. If your pan is small cook in two batches.
Add the other 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil to the pan. Sear the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Only turn and touch one time- no need to move them around in the pan. Flip with tongs to turn at half way cooking point. Do not overcook.
Take skillet off the heat. Add the lemons back to the pan and garnish with parsley. Serve hot! Mangia!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 69kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 140mg (6%) Potassium 96mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.5g (1%) Vitamin A 332IU (7%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 69 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	69kcal	3%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	17mg	6%
Sodium	140mg	6%
Potassium	96mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	0.5g	1%
Vitamin A	332IU	7%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	11mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	2%