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Keto Scallops in Garlic Cream Sauce

Scallops in Garlic Cream Sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 349 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb scallops thawed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons 4 cheese blend
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh dill chopped

Instructions
 

  • Rinse thawed scallops in cool water. Pat dry and sprinkle each side with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in frying pan.
  • Add scallops to frying pan. They should sizzle slightly when added.
  • Cook 2-3 minutes per side or until done.
  • Remove scallops from frying pan and set aside.
  • Add butter and garlic to pan, stirring and scraping up bits from pan. About 60 seconds.
  • Add chicken broth, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  • Lower heat to low.
  • Add heavy whipping cream, 4 cheese blend, lemon juice and hot sauce. Stir often as it thickens, for 7-10 minutes.
  • Add scallops back to pan, cover with sauce and sprinkle dill. Warm them back for for 2-3 minutes.
  • Top with optional dill and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 23.5gFat: 26.5gSaturated Fat: 13.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 492mg
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