Buzzard's Bay Bourbon-Glazed Scallops
Sea scallops are sautéed in butter and bourbon, then finished with a rich bourbon sauce balanced by brown sugar and a gentle cayenne heat. The result is tender, buttery seafood with warm caramel notes and a peppery finish, suited to a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buzzard's Bay Bourbon-Glazed Scallops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat butter, bourbon, and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted. Add sea scallops; cook until browned and just about cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to a plate; drain any excess liquid from the skillet.
- 2
Whisk the remaining butter, remaining bourbon, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in the same skillet over medium-high heat until the sauce reduces and the alcohol evaporates, 1 to 3 minutes. Drizzle the sauce over the scallops.
- Calories 301.81 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 21.03 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 12.97 g 5%
- Total Fat 19.37 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 10.27 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 71.09 mg High 24%
- Sodium 197.74 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 4.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 0.42 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 29.93 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Buzzard's Bay Bourbon Glazed Scallops is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bourbon, Brown Sugar, and Butter. Each serving provides about 301.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buzzard's Bay Bourbon-Glazed Scallops made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bourbon, Brown Sugar, Butter, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buzzard's Bay Bourbon-Glazed Scallops?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 301.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buzzard's Bay Bourbon-Glazed Scallops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Buzzard's Bay Bourbon-Glazed Scallops healthy?
- Buzzard's Bay Bourbon-Glazed Scallops has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 301.81 calories and 21.03 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 197.74 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.27 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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