How To Make Creamy Lemon Parmesan Scallops
This one-pan lemon parmesan scallops recipe is ultra creamy with the perfect amount of zest. You’re sure to get a lot of compliments from the family.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1tbspolive oil
- 1lbscallops
- salt and pepper
- 1cupheavy cream
- ¼cupchicken broth
- ½lemon juice
- ½cupparmesan cheese
- 1tspcornstarch
- 1tbspwater
Instructions
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In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and let heat until it starts to smoke. Sear scallops for 3- to 3½ minutes on each side until they are golden brown on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.
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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.
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Add the scallops back to the sauce and let simmer for another minute. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Calories: 264.76kcal
- Fat: 20.64g
- Saturated Fat: 11.62g
- Trans Fat: 0.00g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 6.91g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.98g
- Carbohydrates: 5.23g
- Fiber: 0.13g
- Sugar: 1.47g
- Protein: 14.67g
- Cholesterol: 81.21mg
- Sodium: 496.55mg
- Calcium: 179.64mg
- Potassium: 216.64mg
- Iron: 0.48mg
- Vitamin A: 189.66µg
- Vitamin C: 1.81mg
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