Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    202 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter

These scallops are seared until golden brown and then covered in a garlic butter wine sauce!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound sea scallops
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • cup white wine
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Thaw scallops in the fridge if frozen. Dab dry with a paper towel and season with salt & pepper.
  2. Heat oil over high heat in a nonstick skillet. Once the oil is smoking, add scallops and cook 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Flip scallops over and cook an additional 1-2 minutes or just until firm and browned. Do not overcook.
  4. Remove from heat and place on a plate to rest.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and wipe-out skillet with a paper towel.
  6. Add butter and garlic to the pan and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  7. Add white wine and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add scallops back to the pan and spoon sauce over top.
  8. Garnish with lemon wedges & parsley, serve immediately.

Notes

  • Ensure oil is hot and scallops are dry before going into the pan.
  • Do not move or stir them until they have a golden-brown crust.
  • Sea scallops will need anywhere from 3-6 minutes to cook. If they're on the smaller side, they'll need closer to 3 minutes. If they're larger, they might need closer to 6 minutes.
  • To tell if scallops are cooked they should be just opaque. The texture should be slightly firm but still tender. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 202 (10%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 811mg (34%) Potassium 247mg (7%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 262IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 202 10%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 811mg 34%
Potassium 247mg 5%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 262IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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