Low Carb Seared Scallops
Elevate your dinner table with these irresistible Low Carb Seared Scallops, a quick and elegant dish that's perfect for special occasions or a weeknight treat. These golden-brown scallops boast a beautifully caramelized crust, seared to perfection in a hot skillet, and finished with a luscious garlic butter and tangy lemon pan sauce. Packed with flavor yet low in carbs, this dish is ready in just 18 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for keto and low-carb lifestyles. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, these scallops are best served hot as a stunning centerpiece alongside zoodles, a crisp salad, or roasted veggies. Perfectly seasoned, naturally gluten-free, and irresistibly buttery, this recipe is your go-to for effortless gourmet dining at home.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 12 large sea scallops
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Pat scallops dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
Step 2
Season the scallops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 4
Add scallops to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd them, and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and opaque in the center.
Step 5
Remove scallops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add butter to the skillet.
Step 7
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Step 8
Add lemon juice to the skillet and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Step 9
Return the scallops to the skillet for another 30 seconds to heat through and coat with the buttery lemon sauce.
Step 10
Serve scallops immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1335.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1940.3 |
| Total Fat 76.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 554mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9195.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 72.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.7g | |
| Protein 247.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 126.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4024.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories