Creamy Lemon Parmesan Scallops

Name: Creamy Lemon Parmesan Scallops
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 12 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound scallops; salt and pepper; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup chicken broth; juice of half a lemon; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 Tablespoon water

3 steps

Prep:7minCook:5min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:34:08 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories237.4 kcal (12%)

Total Fat18.7 g (27%)

Carbs4.5 g (2%)

Sugars1.3 g (1%)

Protein12.7 g (25%)

Sodium551.1 mg (28%)

Fiber0.1 g (0%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 tablespoonolive oil

1 poundscallops

salt

pepper

1 cupheavy cream

¼ cupchicken broth

0.5juice of lemon

½ cupparmesan cheese

1 teaspooncornstarch

1 tablespoonwater

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and let heat until it starts to smoke. Sear scallops for 3- 3 1/2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Step 2

Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon and parmesan cheese. In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch and water and whisk into the sauce. Bring to a simmer and let thicken.

Step 3

Add the scallops back to the sauce and let simmer for another minute. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and fresh herbs.