Brown Butter Seared Scallops
Get perfectly cooked scallops every time with this easy method. Sea scallops (the large ones) are sautéed in butter that turns deliciously nutty as it cooks, to make a super-fast, special dinner. A splash of lemon juice and fresh herbs finish the dish. Round out the menu with sautéed spinach and brown rice or orzo.
Source: EatingWell.com, October 2018
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Note: Be sure to buy "dry" sea scallops (scallops that have not been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, or STP). Scallops that have been treated with STP ("wet" scallops) have been subjected to a chemical bath and are not only mushy and less flavorful, but will not brown properly.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
4 scallops Per Serving:
157 calories; protein 13.9g; carbohydrates 4.1g; dietary fiber 0.1g; sugars 0.1g; fat 9.2g; saturated fat 5.5g; cholesterol 50.1mg; vitamin a iu 279.9IU; vitamin c 1.5mg; folate 19.3mcg; calcium 12.9mg; iron 0.4mg; magnesium 26.4mg; potassium 247.6mg; sodium 591.2mg.
Exchanges:
2 lean protein, 1 1/2 fat