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Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter
Low carb and luscious seared scallops in a bright and tangy lemon butter sauce!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 317 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb dry sea scallops
- olive oil
- sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice. Note: this makes a very lemony sauce, feel free to reduce the amount of lemon juice to your taste.
- 2 Tbsp capers
Instructions
- Place the scallops on a layer of paper towels, and pat them dry with another layer of paper towels. Season lightly with kosher or sea salt.
- Preheat a skillet over medium high heat until hot, then add a light coating of olive oil to the pan. When the oil is shimmering arrange the scallops in the pan, and let cook, without disturbing, for 3-4 minutes until nice and golden brown on the bottom.
- Gently flip each scallop over and cook another minute or two. Remove to a plate. From the side they should look opaque with a translucent line in the middle. You don't want to over cook scallops or they can become rubbery.
- Wipe out the pan and add the lemon juice, butter, and capers. Bring to a boil and simmer for several minutes to reduce a bit. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add the scallops back into the pan. Baste a few times with the butter until the scallops are re-heated through.
- Serve the scallops topped with the lemon butter sauce.
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Notes
- Be sure to read the notes and tips in the post for foolproof seared scallops.
Nutrition Information
Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
559mg
(23%)
Potassium
257mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
719IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 559mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 719IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.