⏱ 15 min total

Butter Scallops

Name: Butter Scallops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ½ tsp Ghee; 2 tbsp chopped Shallots; ½ tsp Garlic; ¼ tsp Ginger root; ¹⁄₁₆ cup Tomato paste; ⅛ tsp Salt; ¼ tbsp Cayenne pepper; ¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Cinnamon; 2 fl oz Heavy whipping cream; ¼ tbsp Cilantro; 4 oz Scallops

Per 1 serving · 222 g · 12 ingredients

Calories

389

20%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
17g
17% of calories
Carbs
14g
14% of calories
Fat
31g
70% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Butter Scallops (222 g) has 389 calories, with 17 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 31 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (70% of calories). It is high in protein (33% DV), Vitamin A (38% DV) and Vitamin B6 (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 34%, 92% and 44% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

175cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.2g

Net carbs

12g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.9g

5.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein33%
Vitamin A38%
Vitamin B620%
Vitamin B1271%
Iron23%
Phosphorus64%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E12%
Riboflavin (B2)10%
Niacin10%
Pantothenic acid10%
Choline17%
Potassium12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium34%
Saturated fat92%
Cholesterol44%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min

1
Heat the clarified butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Mince the garlic and shallot. Add the shallot to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until it begins to soften. Add the garlic, ginger, tomato paste, salt, cayenne, cumin, and cinnamon, and cook for another 3-5 minutes until thick.
3
Add the scallops and heavy cream, and cook until the scallops are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir well to combine the sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (222 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	341 μg	38%
Vitamin C	7 mg	8%
Vitamin D	0.4 μg	3%
Vitamin E	2 mg	12%
Vitamin K	6 μg	5%
Thiamine	0 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	10%
Niacin	2 mg	10%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	20%
Folate (B9)	31 μg	8%
Vitamin B12	2 μg	71%
Pantothenic acid	0.5 mg	10%
Choline	94 mg	17%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	72 mg	7%
Iron	2 mg	23%
Potassium	560 mg	12%
Magnesium	46 mg	11%
Phosphorus	451 mg	64%
Zinc	1 mg	13%
Copper	0.1 mg	12%
Manganese	0.2 mg	10%
Selenium	16 μg	30%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	5 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	496 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	4,710 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.4 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	7 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.5 g	—
Retinol	243 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	3 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.4 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.4 μg	—

Burning 389 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

74min
Walking (3.5 mph)
47min
Cycling (moderate)
32min
Running (6 mph)
55min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Butter Scallops?

One serving of Butter Scallops (1 serving) has 389 calories, which works out to 175 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Butter Scallops high in protein?

It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (33% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Butter Scallops keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 12 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Butter Scallops?

772 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Butter Scallops?

5.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (222 g)

Calories389

% Daily Value*

Total fat 31g	39%
Saturated fat 19g	92%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 131mg	44%
Sodium 772mg	34%
Total carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary fiber 1.9g	7%
Total sugars 5.4g
Protein 17g

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

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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