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Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 69 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.