Keto Seared Scallops with Cilantro Lime Sauce

These Keto Seared Scallops with Cilantro Lime Sauce are a crispy recipe. We prepare these scallops with large sea scallops, black pepper, butter, fresh cilantro, lime zest, olive oil, salt, mayonnaise, lime juice, and garlic. These scallops contain 280 calories and two grams of net carbs. We make these scallops in just twenty minutes. These Keto Seared Scallops with Cilantro Lime Sauce are ideal for breakfasts, occasions, events, sides, lunches, functions, gatherings, parties, appetizers, and dinners. We do not recommend storing these scallops, as they will lose texture and become rubbery. But you can prepare them earlier, because they easily refrigerate for two days. You can serve these scallops with roasted zucchini with Parmesan, avocado cucumber salad, and keto garlic butter mushrooms.

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STATS:

• Course: Main Course
• Calories: 280 kcal
• Diet: Keto
• Prep Duration: 10 minutes
• Cuisine: American, Coastal
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Portion Size: 4–5 scallops
• Cooking Mode: Stovetop
• Total Servings: 3
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Total Time: 20 minutes

TOOLS:

• Non-stick skillet
• Tongs
• Bowl
• Whisk or spoon
• Paper towels
• Citrus juicer

INGREDIENTS:

• 450g large sea scallops
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Two tablespoon butter
• Half tsp salt
• Half tsp black pepper

CILANTRO LIME SAUCE:

• One-fourth cup of cilantro
• One teaspoon lime zest
• Olive oil, two tbsp.
• One piece of garlic
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• ¼ tsp salt
• Two tbsp. of lime juice.
• ¼ tsp black pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SEA SCALLOPS:

• Sea scallops provide a sweet and tender flavor. We can replace them with lobster meat and shrimp.

OLIVE OIL:

• Use olive oil for uniform cooking and frying. You can alternate it with avocado oil or ghee.

BUTTER:

• Butter aids in creating a golden crust and an indulgent taste. As a substitute, we can use coconut oil or ghee.

CILANTRO:

• Cilantro provides a strong and fresh flavor to these scallops. You can swap it with basil or fresh parsley.

LIME JUICE:

• Lime juice will help to balance the rich taste and give a bright texture. We can switch it out with lemon juice.

MAYONNAISE:

• Mayonnaise gives nutritious fats and a creamy texture. Substitute it with high-fat Greek yogurt.

GARLIC:

• Garlic will provide a powerful flavor to the scallops. Alternatively, you might use garlic powder.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Utilize a paper towel to properly dry the scallops.
2. Granish all the sides with pepper and salt.
3. Properly stir the salt, lime zest, mayonnaise, pepper, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and olive oil in a vessel and put them aside.
4. Gently warm the oil in a skillet.
5. Put the scallops in a pan, although don’t load the pan too full.
6. Cook till a golden crust is formed and all the sides become brown, for three minutes.
7. Lastly, include the butter and
8. Apply the butter on the scallops in the last step to make it more flavorful.
9. Bring it off from the flame, drizzle cilantro lime sauce, and then serve.

TIPS:

• We prepare them on a high flame to create a restaurant-style sear.
• Don’t move the scallops
• Properly dry the scallops for perfect browning.
• Don’t load the pan too full, so they will cook uniformly.
• Use fresh lime juice to provide a different flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

VEGETABLES:

• Garlic Butter Asparagus
• Keto Creamed Spinach
• Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan

SALADS:

• Avocado Cucumber Salad
• Keto Caesar Salad
• Arugula Lemon Salad

SIDES:

• Cauliflower Mash
• Keto Garlic Butter Mushrooms
• Cheesy Broccoli Bake

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Keep the remaining scallops in a closed vessel and store them for two days.

FREEZER:

• We don’t suggest storing them, because scallops will become rubbery, and they will lose their texture after defrosting.

FAQs:

Which oil is perfect for frying?

• You may utilize avocado or olive oil, as they work perfectly.

Do these scallops contain a spicy taste?

• No, they don’t have any spicy taste, but you can make these scallops spicier by using chili flakes.

Will I utilize frozen scallops?

• Yes, you can utilize frozen scallops, although properly defrost them, completely dry them, and then cook.

Why didn’t these scallops get seared and brown in a proper way?

• You might not dry them well, or the pan wasn’t warm enough.

May I prepare the sauce earlier?

• Yes, you can make the sauce earlier, as it refrigerates perfectly for two days.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Sugar: 0.8 g

Caloric content: 280 kcal

Fiber: 0.5 g

Sodium: 420 mg

Net Carbs: 2 g

Fats: 18 g

Proteins: 22 g

Portion Size: 4–5 scallops

Total Carbs: 2.5 g