scallops with lemon

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williamsport, MD
Updated on Nov 16, 2013

Nice and light. I make salad and a baked potato to go along with it.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 3 teaspoons stick butter
  • 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

How To Make scallops with lemon

  • Step 1
    In a 2-cup liquid measure, stir broth, cornstarch, garlic, zest, juice, salt and pepper until cornstarch dissolves.
  • Step 2
    Melt 2 tsp butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When butter just starts to brown, add scallops and cook, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  • Step 3
    Add broth mixture to skillet; bring to a boil; boil 1 minute until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in remaining butter and parsley. Spoon over scallops.

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Ingredient: Seafood
Diet: Low Fat
Culture: American
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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