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    Lemon and Garlic Scallops Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Scallops are a delicious mollusk that we tend to easily forget in our everyday cooking, yet it's easy to prepare and delicious. They are a good source of zinc, selenium, vitamin B12 and phosphorus.

    Lemon and garlic scallops

    This recipe only calls for the most basic of ingredients yet will leave your taste buds very satisfied. If you don't consume butter because of the traces of lactose and casein, consider making clarified butter (Ghee).

    You can also read my article on the place of dairy on a paleo diet for a detailed opinion on the subject. The nutty taste of the butter makes this lemon and garlic sauce really stand out.

    You rarely go wrong with seafood, lemon, and garlic. Butter based sauces are always a ticket to success, but you can try this recipe with coconut oil if you like the taste and don't fear being overwhelmed by it. You can even make it a coconut themed meal and sprinkle coconut flakes on top of the finished dish.

    You can serve the scallops and the lemon and garlic sauce over any type of roasted or steamed vegetables. Asparagus and spinach are two vegetables that go very well with scallops. Their distinctive green color contrasts beautifully with the pure white of the scallops.

    Look for wild sea scallops when shopping for the best quality and nutrition.

    Lemon and garlic scallops recipe

    Serves: 6

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoon garlic, minced;
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice;
    • ¾ cup butter (or Ghee);
    • 2 pounds large scallops;
    • Salt and pepper to taste.
    Lemon and garlic scallops Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Heat a pan over medium heat and melt the butter or ghee. Add the minced garlic for a minute, until fragrant;
    2. Add the scallops and cook for a few minutes on the first side, so they are about halfway cooked. Turn the scallops and finish cooking until they are firm and opaque.
    3. Put the scallops aside on a plate and add the lemon juice to the hot butter and garlic in the pan. Season to taste;
    4. Serve the scallops on a bed of steamed or roasted vegetables with the lemon and garlic butter sauce on top. Spinach and asparagus go very well with scallops. Additionally, sprinkle some fresh parsley or chives on top if available.
    Lemon and garlic scallops Recipe

    Lemon and garlic scallops recipe

    This is a simple and delicious scallop recipe using butter, garlic and lemon juice to create an amazing sauce. When's the last time you prepared scallops?
    3 from 24 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 371 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoon garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ¾ cup butter or Ghee
    • 2 pounds large scallops
    • Salt and pepper to taste.

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a pan over medium heat and melt the butter or ghee. Add the minced garlic for a minute, until fragrant
      3 tablespoon garlic, ¾ cup butter
    • Add the scallops and cook for a few minutes on the first side, so they are about halfway cooked. Turn the scallops and finish cooking until they are firm and opaque.
      2 pounds large scallops
    • Put the scallops aside on a plate and add the lemon juice to the hot butter and garlic in the pan. Season to taste
      Salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve the scallops on a bed of steamed or roasted vegetables with the lemon and garlic butter sauce on top. Spinach and asparagus go very well with scallops. Additionally, sprinkle some fresh parsley or chives on top if available.
      2 tablespoon lemon juice

    Nutrition

    Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 18gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 775mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 714IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword garlic, lemon, scallop
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