Pan-seared Scallops

Healthy Living, Nutrition, Recipes

This impressive seafood recipe of seared scallops is quick and delicious.

Scallops are lean sources of protein themselves, and good sources of selenium, a mineral that functions as an antioxidant and plays a role in thyroid health. Antioxidants protect cells and DNA from free radical damage – thought to increase disease risk and accelerate aging. 

Theresa Jackson RD, CSOWM, CDN

Clinical Nutrition Manager

⏲️ Ready in: 10 mins. 
Prep: 10 mins. 
?️Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 6 (about 6 oz total) Wegmans Fresh Sea Scallops, patted dry, scored
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp Wegmans Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is per serving
Omega-3 Fats: 520mg
Protein: 33g
Added Sugar: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Carbohydrate: 0g
Sodium: 380mg
Cholesterol: 75mg
Saturated Fat: 1g
Fat: 8g
Calories: 240

Preparation

Season scallops with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in sauté pan on HIGH until oil faintly smokes; add scallops, scored side-down. Reduce heat to MED-HIGH; cook about 1 1/2 min. Turn over.

Cook 30 sec. (Optional: baste with finishing butter). Remove from pan (120 degrees).

Let rest 2 min (135 degrees).

 

Chef Tip:  *Use a splatter screen while cooking to contain oil in pan.

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* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe’s nutritional content

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