Scallops with Herbed Brown Butter

Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
2%
Scallops with Herbed Brown Butter
45 min.
4
161kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Scallops with Herbed Brown Butter, a dish that perfectly balances elegance and simplicity. This gluten-free and low FODMAP recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the palate, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or any special occasion. With just a handful of fresh herbs like tarragon, lemon thyme, or sage, you can elevate the natural sweetness of the sea scallops, creating a dish that bursts with flavor.

In just 45 minutes, you can transform a pound of succulent sea scallops into a gourmet masterpiece. The key to this dish lies in the rich, nutty brown butter sauce that envelops the scallops, enhancing their delicate taste. As the scallops sear to a perfect golden brown, the aroma of the herbs and butter fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around the table.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a luxurious meal at home, this recipe is sure to impress. With a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and healthy fats, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor the delightful combination of flavors in this exquisite scallop dish!

Ingredients

  • sprigs lemon thyme (such as tarragon, lemon thyme, or sage)
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • pound scallops 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cut into small pieces ()

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-highheat. Season scallops with salt and pepperand cook until deep golden brown on 1 side,about 3 minutes. Turn scallops and addbutter and herbs to pan. Continue cooking,spooning butter over scallops often, untilscallops are cooked through and butter isbrown and smells nutty, about 3 minuteslonger.
  2. Add lemon juice.
  3. Serve scallops withbrown butter pan sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories161kcal
Protein34.65%
Fat55.09%
Carbs10.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.25
Glycemic Load
0.06
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.5173913551413%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.46mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:161.19kcal
8.06%
Fat:9.76g
15.01%
Saturated Fat:4.23g
26.44%
Carbohydrates:4.09g
1.36%
Net Carbohydrates:3.92g
1.42%
Sugar:0.07g
0.08%
Cholesterol:42.27mg
14.09%
Sodium:445.5mg
19.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.81g
27.62%
Phosphorus:381.85mg
38.18%
Vitamin B12:1.61µg
26.85%
Selenium:14.59µg
20.85%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.06%
Potassium:244.18mg
6.98%
Magnesium:27.01mg
6.75%
Folate:19.32µg
4.83%
Vitamin A:226.54IU
4.53%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.47%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.4%
Vitamin B3:0.82mg
4.11%
Iron:0.64mg
3.55%
Vitamin C:2.57mg
3.11%
Vitamin K:2.76µg
2.63%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.6%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.49%
Copper:0.03mg
1.72%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.45%
Calcium:13.16mg
1.32%
Source:Epicurious