Pan-Fried Scallops
Pan-fried scallops are a dish made from fresh sea scallops that are seasoned with salt and pepper and then seared in a hot skillet with butter and olive oil until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh sea scallops
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
- fresh green onions chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the scallops and pat them dry with paper towels. Season them with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil, and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Arrange the scallops in the skillet in a single layer, with space between them. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the scallops from the skillet and transfer them to a serving dish. Squeeze lemon wedges over the scallops and sprinkle with green onions.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 14g (28%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 42mg (14%)Sodium: 445mg (19%)Potassium: 234mg (7%)Sugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 178IU (4%)Calcium: 9mg (1%)Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
