Sea Scallops in Lemon-White Wine Sauce
Tender sea scallops are paired with a bright, buttery white wine sauce flavored with lemon, shallot, garlic, and chicken broth. The sauce is smooth without cream, letting the scallops remain the focus, and makes an elegant choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sea Scallops in Lemon-White Wine Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 24
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven broiler.
- 2
In a skillet over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, shallot, and garlic. Cook and stir until most of the liquid has been reduced. Stir in the butter until melted.
- 3
Brush the scallops with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange them on a baking sheet.
- 4
Broil the scallops in the preheated oven for about 2 minutes on each side, or until opaque. Serve with the wine sauce.
- Calories 260.82 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 20.97 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 5.7 g 2%
- Total Fat 17.06 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 8.73 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 73.37 mg High 24%
- Sodium 271.12 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.58 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 27.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 33.35 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 35.13 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 11.75 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Sea Scallops in Lemon White Wine Sauce is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 260.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sea Scallops in Lemon-White Wine Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, Garlic, Lemon. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sea Scallops in Lemon-White Wine Sauce?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 260.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sea Scallops in Lemon-White Wine Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Sea Scallops in Lemon-White Wine Sauce healthy?
- Sea Scallops in Lemon-White Wine Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 260.82 calories and 20.97 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 271.12 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.73 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions 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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