Jim's Balsamic Scallops

Name: Jim's Balsamic Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 pounds sea scallops; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons ground black pepper; 4 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons dried marjoram; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

⏱️ Ready in 21 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 6 min 👥 8 servings 👁️ 1 views

The tastiest scallops you will ever try. I like my food with a little zip, but you can leave out the cayenne pepper if you don't like it spicy.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 6 min

Serves 8

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 8

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 256

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.1g 10%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 914mg 40%

Total Carbohydrate 15.8g 6%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Total Sugars 2.7g

Protein 29.8g 60%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Pat scallops dry with paper towels and set aside.

Place flour, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, marjoram, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large plastic resealable bag and shake well to mix.

Add scallops to the bag and toss to coat with flour mixture.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add all scallops in a single layer and sear until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Drizzle balsamic vinegar over seared scallops.