Ten Minute Scallops
Elevate your dinner game with these quick and delectable Ten Minute Scallops—a recipe that combines simplicity with sophistication. Featuring tender sea scallops seared to golden perfection in a zesty blend of olive oil, butter, garlic, and fresh lemon juice, this dish is a weeknight dream come true. With just 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking time, you'll have a restaurant-quality meal on your table in no time. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of salt and pepper, and optionally garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color, these scallops are both flavorful and elegant. Serve them alongside your favorite sides for a show-stopping meal that’s quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious. Great for seafood lovers seeking a healthy, impressive recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 whole lemon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and remove the tough side muscle if it is still attached.
Season both sides of the scallops with the salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the scallops to the skillet in a single layer, making sure they are not crowded. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, or until a golden crust forms on the bottom.
Flip the scallops and add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, basting the scallops with the melted butter as they finish cooking.
Remove the skillet from the heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the scallops.
Transfer the scallops to a serving plate and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Ten Minute Scallops!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.0 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 4213 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 94.5 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1583 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.
