Seared Sea Scallops

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Seared on the outside with a light crust and tender on the inside. You may vary the amounts of all seasonings to suit your taste.

Submitted by CHRISADAMS
Updated on September 17, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons seasoning salt

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • 2 tablespoons lemon pepper

  • 16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided

  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, oregano, thyme and lemon pepper. Roll scallops in flour mixture until lightly coated on all sides.

  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet or frying pan over high heat. Add 4 scallops to the pan and sear on all sides (about 2 minutes for each side). After turning scallops, add 1 tablespoon parsley and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Remove scallops from pan and place on a plate in the oven to keep warm until ready to serve.

  3. Repeat until remaining scallops are cooked, tossing each batch with parsley and lemon juice.

Cook’s Note

I have also added Parmesan cheese to these while they are in the oven, which adds another flavor dimension.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179 Calories
8g Fat
15g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 1251mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 261mg 6%

* 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.

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