Butter-Sautéed Bay Scallops with Mushrooms
Tender bay scallops and sliced mushrooms come together in a quick one-pan dish with buttery richness, earthy cumin, and the aromatic sweetness of onion and garlic. Serve it as an easy weeknight main course or alongside bread, rice, or vegetables to capture the flavorful juices.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butter-Sautéed Bay Scallops with Mushrooms, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, cumin, and pepper. Sauté until mushrooms are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add scallops; cook and stir until opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 3
Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add scallops; cook and stir until opaque, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat.
- Calories 196.45 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 16.94 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 12.96 g 5%
- Total Fat 9.79 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 5.46 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 50.66 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 130.16 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 4.17 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 1.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 45.83 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.84 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 546.81 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 22.49 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.35 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Butter Sautéed Bay Scallops with Mushrooms is made with 7 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 196.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butter-Sautéed Bay Scallops with Mushrooms made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Mushrooms. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butter-Sautéed Bay Scallops with Mushrooms?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 196.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butter-Sautéed Bay Scallops with Mushrooms easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Butter-Sautéed Bay Scallops with Mushrooms healthy?
- Butter-Sautéed Bay Scallops with Mushrooms has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 196.45 calories and 16.94 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 130.16 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.46 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Garlic and Onions, 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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