Simply Seared Scallops

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Ingredients

  • 12 sea scallops, tough muscles removed
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Pat sea scallops dry with paper towels. Season with some lemon juice, salt, and pepper on one side.
  2. 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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

471 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.5g 1% DV
Total Fat 50.1g 64% DV
Carbs 6.3g 2% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9691.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 183mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 0.7mg 1% DV
Calcium 22.5mg 2% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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