Seared scallops with lemon caper sauce
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 as an appetizer
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Calories
191 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Seared scallops with lemon caper sauce
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Seared scallops are always great served as an appetizer recipe or light main course. Served with lemon caper sauce, they are simply delicious.
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Ingredients
- 750 g (1½lb) scallops thawed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- Lemon Caper Sauce to serve
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Instructions
- If using fresh scallops, you'll need to shuck them and then give them a good rinse in cool, clean water.
- Remove the side muscle (a coral-coloured flap on the side of the scallop) and discard.
- Frozen scallops can be thawed overnight in the refrigerator and I like to give them a quick rinse to ensure they are free of sand or grit.
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels then drizzle with a few tablespoons of olive oil and season generously with salt.
- Make the lemon caper sauce according to recipe instructions.
- Sear the scallops: Heat a large cast iron skillet or stainless steel frying pan over high heat.
- Once the pan is smoking hot, add the scallops and allow to sear for 1-2 minutes then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until they have are golden brown on both sides.
- Remove from the pan and serve with the lemon caper sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
735mg
(31%)
Potassium
384mg
(11%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4as an appetizer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 735mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
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