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Lemon Butter Garlic Scallops

Lemon Butter Garlic Scallops: 7 Reasons to Savor Bliss

  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A delicious dish featuring scallops in a lemon butter garlic sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound scallops
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat scallops dry with paper towels.
  2. Season scallops with salt and pepper.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Add scallops and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Pour lemon juice over scallops and cook for another minute.
  7. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh scallops for best flavor.
  • Adjust lemon juice to your taste.
  • Serve with rice or pasta for a complete meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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