Simply Seared Scallops Recipe

Sea Scallops with Lemon and Butter

Original Recipe Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

• 12 sea scallops, tough muscles removed
• lemon, juiced
• Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

Step 1: Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.

Step 2: Season one side of the scallops with lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 3: Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over high heat.

Step 4: Place the scallops in the skillet, seasoned-side down. Allow them to cook until they are browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes.

Step 5: Season the scallops with the remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then flip them over.

Step 6: Continue cooking the scallops for another 2 minutes, or until they are opaque throughout.

Step 7: Garnish with fresh lemon zest before serving.

Recipe Tip

For the best sear on your scallops, make sure they are very dry before cooking. Once placed in the pan, avoid moving them until it's time to flip.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 170
• Total Fat: 9g (12% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 2g (11% DV)
• Cholesterol: 39mg (13% DV)
• Sodium: 320mg (14% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: 3g (1% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 0g (0% DV)
• Protein: 18g (36% DV)
• Vitamin C: 4mg (4% DV)
• Calcium: 28mg (2% DV)
• Iron: 2mg (9% DV)
• Potassium: 349mg (7% DV)

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