Ken's Scallops Recipe
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Ken's Scallops

By: Ken Gouge 
"Quick, simple, delicious! What else do you need?"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail World's Greatest Martini
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Special Lemonade
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
4 Min
Ready In:
19 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 20 scallops, rinsed and patted dry
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 wedge lemon

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and basil in oil for about 30 seconds, and then add scallops. Season with salt and pepper, and squeeze lemon over the scallops. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 88 | Total Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2004 by NEETYPUNK   view full review
This dish is so delicious and so easy to prepare!! It was the first time I cooked scallops...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2004 by CHERYLS1   view full review
I didn't have enough scallops, so I added flounder to the 1/2 lb. of scallops that I had. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2007 by McWill   view full review
Incredible. This was so easy and so quick, and my husband and I couldn't get enough. Fantastic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by CarolinWalnutCreek   view full review
This is sooo good! And very simple. I will be making this again, and for a special dinner.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2005 by CRUISEM   view full review
NOT Good At All!! Made these for a dinner party & NOBODY ate them. Sorry Ken!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
I don't eat scallops but my hubby and daughter really enjoyed this simple and quick dish....
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2007 by Noodles   view full review
This was pretty bland. I followed the recipe very closely, but it just didn't have any real...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2011 by kellieann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were very good. Next time I will double the amount of garlic.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by Canburnwater   view full review
Our garlic burned, and I think the scallops were overcooked, but overall, pretty tasty.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2010 by KDRJR   view full review
get rid of lemon, and add butter to oil and u have a winner!

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