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Bay Scallops in Garlic Butter

23 min
15 min prep
8 min cook

Serves 4

12gCarbs
18gFat
28gProtein

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Chardonnay wine
  • 1/2 tsp Cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1 lb Fresh scallops
  • 1 tbsp Garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Lemon, zested
  • 1/3 cup Unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted butter, divided

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  • Item, House Wine Chardonnay. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $4.67.
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  • Item, McCormick Gourmet Organic Cracked Black Pepper. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $5.18.
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  • Item, Fresh Italian Parsley. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.92.
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  • Item, Frozen Wild Caught North Atlantic Large Sea Scallops. Quantity: 2 eachs. Price: $32.02.
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    1 lb needed

    $32.02

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  • Item, H-E-B Fresh Peeled Garlic Cloves. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $5.18.
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  • Item, Fresh Small Lemon. Quantity: 1. Price: 2 for $1.04.
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  • Item, H-E-B The Baker's Scoop Unbleached All-Purpose Flour. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $3.83.
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  • Item, H-E-B Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $5.08.
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    6 tbsp needed

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Instructions

  1. Rinse scallops in water and pat dry.
  2. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Spread scallops out on a large plate or sheet of wax paper and sprinkle with flour. Toss to coat.
  4. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  6. Add scallops and cook 2 to 4 minutes, scooping and turning often, until color turns from translucent to opaque (white). Do not overcook.
  7. Transfer scallops to a plate with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
  8. Stir wine into skillet juices.
  9. Boil 3 minutes to reduce wine and stir in any browned bits left in skillet.
  10. Stir in remaining 3 tablespoons butter, parsley and lemon zest.
  11. Turn off heat and return scallops to sauce. Toss to coat.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    370
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 18g
    • 28%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 11g
    • 55%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 105mg
    • 35%
  • Sodium
    • 600mg
    • 25%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 12g
    • 4%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 1g
  • Sugars
    • 1g
  • Protein
    • 28g
  • Vitamin C
    • 20%
  • Calcium
    • 15%
  • Iron
    • 25%
  • Vitamin A
    • 25%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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