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Lemon Butter Sea Scallops

SUPER quick and delicious dinner! Done in less than 15 minutes and requires only a few ingredients.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 261kcal
Author: Megan Porta

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp. butter
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 sea scallops thawed and patted dry

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add lemon juice, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add the scallops in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side (be careful not to overcook!).
  • Pair scallops with veggies and/or grain of choice. Pour sauce from skillet over the top and serve immediately!

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1371IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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