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Lemon Butter Scallops

Delicious and easy lemon butter scallops perfect for a quick dinner.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb scallops fresh or thawed
  • 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the butter and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the lemon juice and zest to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  5. Return the scallops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 450mg | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Butter, Lemon, Scallops
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