Seared Scallops with Lemon and Dill

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Seared Scallops with Lemon and Dill
45 min.
2
297kcal

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Looking for a dish that showcases the elegance of seafood while keeping things simple and gluten-free? Look no further than our Seared Scallops with Lemon and Dill! This delightful recipe elevates your dining experience, all while being easy enough to whip up in just 45 minutes. Imagine succulent large sea scallops, perfectly seared to a golden-brown crust, enriching your plate with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

The addition of fresh dill and zesty lemon enhances the scallops’ natural sweetness, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that’s both refreshing and indulgent. Coupled with a dry white wine reduction, the bright, aromatic sauce is the perfect complement—making each bite an experience of coastal culinary bliss.

This dish is ideal for lunch, dinner, or any special occasion when you want to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With servings suitable for two, you can create an intimate dining atmosphere, complete with elegant presentation. Elevate your budget-friendly meal prep with this gourmet approach, proving that fine dining can be easily attainable from your own home kitchen.

Join us in celebrating fresh ingredients and simple techniques that yield extraordinary results with this Seared Scallops with Lemon and Dill recipe. The calories are surprisingly light at just 297 kcal per serving, making it a guilt-free indulgence that fits beautifully into your healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter chilled cut into 1/2-inch cubes ()
  • tablespoon optional: dill fresh chopped for garnish
  • 0.5 cup wine dry white
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 12 large scallops 
  • 0.3 cup shallots finely chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper.
  3. Add scallops to skillet; cook until golden and just opaque in center, about 1 minute per side.
  4. Transfer scallops to plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
  5. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet.
  6. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute.
  7. Add wine; boil until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Stir in chopped dill, lemon juice, and peel.
  8. Remove pan from heat; add chilled butter cubes, a few pieces at a time, whisking just until melted (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Divide scallops between 2 plates.
  9. Pour sauce over scallops; garnish with dill sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories297kcal
Protein35.82%
Fat43.71%
Carbs20.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55
Glycemic Load
1.45
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.689565280209%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.04mg
Catechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
0.33mg
Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.33mg
Naringenin
0.33mg
Isorhamnetin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:297.28kcal
14.86%
Fat:12.29g
18.91%
Saturated Fat:7.43g
46.47%
Carbohydrates:12.95g
4.32%
Net Carbohydrates:11.87g
4.32%
Sugar:3.14g
3.49%
Cholesterol:73.3mg
24.43%
Sodium:802.43mg
34.89%
Alcohol:6.18g
100%
Alcohol %:2.68%
100%
Protein:22.66g
45.31%
Phosphorus:633.96mg
63.4%
Vitamin B12:2.56µg
42.7%
Selenium:23.61µg
33.73%
Potassium:524.54mg
14.99%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.47%
Magnesium:52.8mg
13.2%
Zinc:1.85mg
12.33%
Folate:41.81µg
10.45%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.53%
Vitamin C:6.73mg
8.16%
Vitamin A:372.83IU
7.46%
Vitamin B3:1.41mg
7.05%
Iron:1.23mg
6.84%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.29%
Fiber:1.08g
4.32%
Copper:0.07mg
3.61%
Calcium:32.71mg
3.27%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.89%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.44%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.34%
Vitamin K:1.46µg
1.39%
Source:Epicurious