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Ingredients
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12 sea scallops, tough muscles removed
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½ lemon, juiced
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sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon butter
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions
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Pat sea scallops dry with paper towels. Season with some lemon juice, salt, and pepper on one side.
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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.
Recipe Tip
For the best sear on your scallops, make sure they are very dry before cooking. And once you place them into the pan, don't move them until it is time to flip them over.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
170 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
3g | Carbs |
18g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 3 | |
Calories 170 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Cholesterol 39mg | 13% |
Sodium 320mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Protein 18g | 36% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
Calcium 28mg | 2% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 349mg | 7% |
* 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.