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Plate of lemon butter pan seared scallops.

Pan Seared Scallops

Make these Pan Seared Scallops with lemon butter in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients. It is a quick and delicious way to enjoy seafood!
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fried scallops, seared scallops
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 191kcal
Author: Kate | You Say Potatoes

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • ½ pound scallops I used king scallops, but regular ones worked well too
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the scallops with paper towels. Sprinkle them with the salt and pepper.
  • Add the butter and oil to a frying pan and let it melt.
  • Add the scallops to the pan and fry for 2 minutes for regular scallops or 4 minutes for large king scallops, then turn each one over and cook the other side for a further 2/4 minutes or until golden.
  • Serve the scallops drizzled with the lemon juice, lemon zest, and any remaining melted butter from the pan.
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Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.