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Garlic Lemon Scallops

Quick and easy garlic lemon scallops recipe.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Scallops fresh or thawed
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoon Parsley chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add lemon juice and parsley, stir well.
  4. Return scallops to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  5. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Garlic, Lemon, Scallops
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