Creamy Lemon Herb Scallops
Pan-seared scallops coated in a creamy lemon and herb sauce is absolute perfection. These decadent scallops take just 20 minutes to make and can be served as a starter or over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a meal.
Ingredients
- 680 g scallops large size, patted dry (I used U15 count scallops)
- 4 tablespoon grape seed oil divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons herbs chopped (1 tablespoon each basil, thyme, and rosemary)
Instructions
- For the seared scallops, salt and pepper the scallops on both sides. You will need to cook the scallops in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan. In a frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil on medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook on each side for about 2 minutes. (Depending on your scallop size, you will need to adjust your cooking time accordingly. I used U15 count scallops). Remove scallops and set aside.
- Discard oil and clean pan. Using the cleaned pan, melt the butter over medium heat pan and let it melt. Add the heavy cream and allow it to simmer and thicken slightly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and let it simmer over medium-low heat for a couple of minutes, whisking often. Remove from heat. Whisk the lemon juice into the sauce and season it with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the scallops back into the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle with the fresh herbs and serve over rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or with crusty bread.
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Nutrition
Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 17gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 562mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 889IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1mg
The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.
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