Simply Seared Scallops Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 4 mins

Total: 9 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 12 scallops

Simply Seared Scallops Recipe

Ingredients

12 sea scallops

tough muscles removed

½ lemon

juiced

sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon butter

1 teaspoon lemon zest

Seafood

Directions

Step 1

Pat sea scallops dry with paper towels. Season with some lemon juice salt and pepper on one side.

Step 2

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over high heat. Place scallops in the skillet seasoned-side down. Cook until browned on the bottom about 2 minutes. Season with remaining lemon juice salt and pepper; flip. Continue cooking until opaque about 2 minutes more. Garnish with lemon zest.

Nutritional Information

Simply Seared Scallops Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 170.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18g 36%

Carbohydrates: 2.7g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Fat: 9.3g 14%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Cholesterol: 38.9mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 206.4IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.4mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 3.9mg 7%

Folate: 16.4mcg 4%

Calcium: 28.1mg 3%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 61.9mg 22%

Potassium: 348.6mg 10%

Sodium: 320.2mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 84.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.