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Simple Sauteed Scallops
Simple Sauteed Scallops · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 210 kcal per serving · easy · 5 ingredients
Tender sea scallops are gently sautéed with fragrant garlic and sweet shallots in olive oil, finished with a warm touch of paprika for a savory, lightly caramelized seafood dish.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 210
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 500 gScallops
- 30 gOlive oil
- 10 gGarlic
- 40 gShallot
- 3 gPaprika
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, paper towels, saute pan, serving platter, tongs, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Pat the scallops dry, mince the garlic, finely chop the shallot, measure the olive oil and paprika, and set out a sauté pan. · 5 min
What to look for: oil shimmers lightly
- Heat oil
Heat the sauté pan over medium heat, then add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan evenly. · 2 min
What to look for: oil shimmers lightly
- Soften aromatics
Add the garlic and shallot to the pan and sauté, stirring gently, until soft and fragrant without browning. · 4 min
What to look for: softened and fragrant
- Cook scallops
Add the scallops in a single layer, sprinkle with paprika, and cook over medium heat, turning halfway through. · 12 min
When it is done: scallops are opaque and just firm in the center
- Serve scallops
Transfer the sautéed scallops and aromatics to plates and serve immediately while hot. · 1 min
What to look for: hot and glossy
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 210 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| of which saturated | 2 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: molluscs
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Scallops
- Shrimp: Use large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Olive oil
- Avocado oil: Higher smoke point
Garlic
- Garlic powder: Add later to avoid burning
Shallot
- Yellow onion: Cook slightly longer to soften
Paprika
- Smoked paprika: Adds smoky depth
