Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 4
• Time: 20 minutes

There are many health benefits to look forward to in consuming scallops. Being a rich source of vitamin B12, Scallops help promote heart health. Scallops are also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, potassium and magnesium. All these ingredients, as is the case with vitamin B12, help in promoting heart health. Researchers have also proved that regular consumption of scallops will help you protect against ischemic stroke. Selenium, a useful nutrient commonly found in scallops will help fight against free radicals present in the body. Peppers are beneficial in that they supply your body with vitamins and contain compounds that help in reducing pain and aid in weight loss.

Nutrition

• calories: 116
• protein: 14
• carbs: 6
• fat: 4
• saturated fat: 0.47
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.37
• monounsaturated fat: 2.37
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 137
• potassium: 46
• dietary fiber: 1.4
• sugars: 0
• vitamin a: 1
• vitamin c: 21
• calcium: 19
• iron: 0
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 4.6
• other fats: 0.79

Ingredients

• 1 fruit without seeds Lemons, raw, with peel
• 1 tablespoon Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 0.24 tsp Salt, table
• 1 tsp, ground Spices, pepper, black
• 453 gram Sea Scallops

Instructions

• Pat the scallops dry with paper towels, season them with pepper and salt. Now heat little oil in the pan and add scallops and cook them for a few minutes or until they have turned golden brown.
• Now transfer the scallops into a plate. Cook the remaining scallops using more oil and with enough space between them. After cooking the scallops in batches, serve the dish alongside lemon wedges.