Low FODMAP Scallops with Lemon

These yummy Low FODMAP Scallops with Lemon are melt-in-your-mouth-good and perfect for a special supper whether you’re on the low FODMAP diet or not!

If I had to pick a favorite source of protein, it would be perfectly-cooked, melt-in-your-mouth scallops. Yum!

These Low FODMAP Scallops with Lemon are definitely a treat for us because scallops are pretty dang expensive here in Minnesota. However, when I do make them I’ve learned a couple of tricks and tips to perfectly cooked scallops.

The first tip is to make sure your scallops are super dry. For us, they usually come frozen, so I will thaw them out in a bowl in our refrigerator. Then, I will drain them and lay them out on paper towels. Right before cooking, I will give them one final pat down with a paper towel to help make sure they are super dry.

Secondly, make sure your pan is hot before adding your scallops. This helps to get a nice crusty sear on the outside while not overcooking the inside.

Finally, try not to overcook your scallops. I am notorious for leaving things to cook on the stove while I multi-task on something else. This is not a recipe to do that! 🙂

Recipe

Low Fodmap Scallops with Lemon

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• Author: Em Schwartz, MS, RDN
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Yield: 2 1x

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These yummy Low FODMAP Scallops with Lemon are melt-in-your-mouth-good and perfect for a special supper whether you’re on the low FODMAP diet or not!

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Ingredients

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• 8 sea scallops
• 2 Tbsp. butter (or ghee)
• Salt, to taste
• Lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

1. Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Heat butter in a skillet over high heat. Once hot, add scallops and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
2. Season with salt and serve warm with lemon.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins
• Category: Main Dish
• Cuisine: American