Lemon Butter Scallops

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Lemon Butter Scallops is a delicious seafood dish that combines tender scallops with a tangy lemon butter sauce. It is a versatile recipe that can be served as an appetizer or main course. The scallops are seared to perfection and then topped with a creamy lemon butter sauce that adds a burst of flavor. This recipe is perfect for seafood lovers and is sure to impress guests at any dinner party.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
25 mins

Recipe Yield 17.65 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 4.41 oz

Ingredients

17.65 oz

scallops

1.77 oz

butter

2 tbsp

lemon juice

2 cloves

garlic

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

2 tbsp

fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season with salt and black pepper.

5 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
Stove

Step 2

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

5 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
Stove

Step 3

Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

1 mins
Prep Time
1 mins
Cook Time
Stove

Step 4

Add lemon juice to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the parsley and remove from heat.

1 mins
Prep Time
1 mins
Cook Time

Step 5

Pour the lemon butter sauce over the scallops and serve hot.

1 mins
Prep Time
0 mins
Cook Time

Nutrition Facts

Carbs (8.7%)
Protein (52.17%)
Fat (39.13%)

Fat:
10 g (90 kcal)

Protein:
30 g (120 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
5 g (20 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 11.025 kcal 0.55%
Vitamin A 0.441 IU 0.05%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2205 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1323 g 0.12%
Fat 0.441 g 0.32%
Carbohydrates 0.2205 g 0.04%
Sodium 22.05 mg 4.41%
Fibers 0.0441 g 0.12%
Sugars 0.0441 g 0%
Protein 1.323 g 1.56%
Vitamin C 0.882 mg 0.98%
Calcium 0.1764 mg 0.04%
Iron 0.441 mg 0.09%
Potassium 0.882 mg 0.18%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 2.646 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.441 mg 33.92%
Vitamin B12 1.1025 mcg 45.94%
Vitamin E 0.2646 mg 1.76%
Zinc 0.882 mg 0.18%
Selenium 2.205 mcg 0.44%
Vitamin D 0.0882 mcg 0.59%

Recipe Attributes

Seasonality Summer Fall
Events Picnic
Cuisines French Middle Eastern
Nutritional Content Low Calorie High Protein Low Fat Low Carb High Fiber Sugar-Free High Vitamin C High Iron High Calcium
Kitchen Tools Blender
Course Appetizers Main Dishes Side Dishes Salads Sauces & Dressings
Meal Type Lunch Dinner Snack
Difficulty Level Medium

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