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Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Asparagus
Sweet, buttery scallops achieve a golden crust and sit beside tender asparagus tossed in brown butter and fresh lemon—a luxurious, ultra-low-carb seafood feast.
375kcal
36gProtein
6gCarbs
23gFat
2gFibre
Ingredients
- 200g large sea scallops
- 300g fresh asparagus
- 5 tbsp butter, divided
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Method
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over high heat; sear scallops 2-3 minutes per side until golden and opaque; transfer to plate.
- In the same pan, cook remaining 3 tbsp butter over medium heat until nutty and brown, about 2 minutes; add minced garlic.
- Toss asparagus in brown butter with lemon juice, salt, and pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Plate scallops alongside asparagus, drizzle with brown butter sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley.
AI-generated recipe — cook foods to safe internal temperatures and check ingredients for allergens. Nutrition is a per-serving estimate.
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