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Perfectly Cooked Scallops

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 175

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds dry-packed sea scallops approximately 18
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
  • If there are small, tough muscles attached to the scallops, pull or slice them off and discard them. Rinse the scallops under cold running water to remove any sand. Pat them completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the scallops with salt and pepper and set them aside on a plate.
  • In a large cast-iron skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the butter. As soon as the butter melts, place the scallops in the hot pan.
  • Sear the scallops until golden brown on the bottom, approximately 2 minutes. The scallops should release easily if they are seared enough. Using tongs, flip the scallops over and sear the other side for another 1-1/2 – 2 minutes until golden on the bottom and opaque in the center.
  • Serve the scallops immediately as an appetizer or as an entrée with sides.

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Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1539mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg