Skillet Sea Scallops

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This skillet sea scallops recipe is for a fast, gourmet meal. This recipe is sure to impress dinner guests!

Submitted by Tanaquil
Updated on February 25, 2025
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 pound sea scallops

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ¼ cup dry white wine

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

  1. Combine bread crumbs and salt in a large resealable plastic bag. Add scallops, a few at a time, and shake to coat. Repeat with remaining scallops.

  2. Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sauté scallops until browned and opaque, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to a plate; keep warm.

  3. Stir wine, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic into skillet; bring to a boil. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour lemon-wine sauce over scallops; serve.

126 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

340 Calories
20g Fat
20g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 340
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 842mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 348mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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