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Healthy Baked Scallops

Healthy Baked Scallops with Zesty Lemon & Fresh Parsley

Healthy Baked Scallops are a quick, elegant dish that combines succulent seafood with zesty lemon and fresh parsley, perfect for a nourishing dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 scallops
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scallops
  • 1 pound Sea Scallops Pat dry for browning.
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee or Olive Oil Substitute with butter for richer taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can substitute with chives or cilantro.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt recommended.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for best taste.

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Broiler
  • mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the broiler to high, ensuring your oven is hot enough for perfect browning, about 5 minutes.
  2. Season the scallops generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Arrange the scallops on a baking dish, spaced evenly for proper cooking.
  4. Mix ghee or olive oil with lemon juice in a small bowl, brush over the scallops.
  5. Broil the scallops for 5-6 minutes until tops are golden-brown.
  6. Flip the scallops carefully, then broil for another 5-6 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gramsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with brown rice or mixed greens for a complete meal.

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