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Scallops With Lemon Butter Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this unbelievably easy and flavorful pan-seared scallop recipe! Perfectly golden-brown scallops, bathed in a bright, zesty lemon butter sauce, will impress your family and friends. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect as a main course or elegant seafood side dish. Serve over rice, pasta, or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 436.9 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Scallops With Lemon Butter

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Ingredients for Scallops With Lemon Butter

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How to Make Scallops With Lemon Butter

  1. Pat 1 pound of large sea scallops dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine ½ cup breadcrumbs with 1 teaspoon paprika. Gently dredge scallops in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons (½ stick) of butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  4. Add the breaded scallops to the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd. Cook for 7-9 minutes, undisturbed, until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
  5. Once cooked, remove scallops from the skillet and set aside in a warm dish.
  6. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and the juice of 1 lemon.
  7. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens.
  8. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the scallops and serve immediately. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired. Serve with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

74g

Carbs

6g

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