Scallops with Lemon Capers
Transform your dinner table with this elegant and flavorful 'Scallops with Lemon Capers' recipe, a restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home in just 20 minutes. Tender, pan-seared sea scallops are perfectly golden on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside, while a buttery sauce featuring zesty lemon, briny capers, and fragrant garlic adds an irresistible finishing touch. Perfect for weekday dinners or special occasions, this scallop recipe pairs beautifully with steamed veggies, fluffy rice, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the vibrant sauce. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or a gourmet food lover, this quick, easy, and stunning dish will surely impress every guest at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Sea scallops
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the scallops in the pan, making sure not to overcrowd them.
Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on one side until a golden crust forms. Gently flip each scallop and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the scallops from the pan and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 1 minute.
Return the cooked scallops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them, warming them for about 1 minute but not overcooking.
Transfer the scallops to a serving plate and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve immediately with a side of steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.1 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 279 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 5816 mg | 253% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 94.7 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1578 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
