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Seared scallops with lemon caper sauce

Seared scallops are always great served as an appetizer recipe or light main course. Served with lemon caper sauce, they are simply delicious.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 as an appetizer
Calories: 191 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 750 g (1½lb) scallops thawed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • Lemon Caper Sauce to serve

Instructions

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  1. If using fresh scallops, you'll need to shuck them and then give them a good rinse in cool, clean water.
  2. Remove the side muscle (a coral-coloured flap on the side of the scallop) and discard.
  3. 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.
  4. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels then drizzle with a few tablespoons of olive oil and season generously with salt. 
  5. Make the lemon caper sauce according to recipe instructions.
  6. Sear the scallops: Heat a large cast iron skillet or stainless steel frying pan over high heat.
  7. 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.  
  8. Remove from the pan and serve with the lemon caper sauce.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.