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4.80 from 5 votes

3-Minute “Healthy Sautéed” Scallops

Course: Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish
Calories: 175kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Bay scallops or Sea scallops
  • 1 tbs low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 medium cloves garlic
  • 2 tbs olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tbs fresh lemon juice
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes. Why? See tip below.
  • Heat 1 TBS broth over medium heat in a stainless steel skillet.
  • When broth begins to steam, add Scallops and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes stirring frequently.After 2 minutes, turn Scallops over and let cook on the side for 1 minute.Scallops cook very quickly, so watch your cooking time.Overcooked Scallops become tough (if you are using larger Sea Scallops, you will need to cook for 1-2 minutes longer
  • Dress with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 113.3981g | Calories: 175kcal