⏱ 15 min total

Lemon Butter Scallops

Name: Lemon Butter Scallops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¾ tbsp Butter; 4 oz Scallops; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ lemon yields Lemon juice; ½ tbsp Parsley

Per 1 serving · 138 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

158

8%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
14g
36% of calories
Carbs
4.5g
12% of calories
Fat
9.2g
53% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Lemon Butter Scallops (138 g) has 158 calories, with 14 g of protein, 4.5 g of carbohydrates and 9.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), Vitamin K (27% DV) and Vitamin B12 (67% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 21% and 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

115cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

8.8g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.1g

0.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein28%
Vitamin K27%
Vitamin B1267%
Phosphorus55%
Selenium27%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Choline14%
Zinc10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium21%
Saturated fat28%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min

1
Melt one third of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Working in batches, add scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and translucent in the center, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm while preparing the rest.
4
To make the lemon butter sauce, melt the rest of the butter in a small saucepan. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
5
Serve scallops immediately with lemon butter sauce, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (138 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	82 μg	9%
Vitamin C	7 mg	8%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin K	32 μg	27%
Thiamine	0 mg	1%
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg	1%
Niacin	1 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	6%
Folate (B9)	24 μg	6%
Vitamin B12	2 μg	67%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	77 mg	14%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	13 mg	1%
Iron	1 mg	7%
Potassium	258 mg	5%
Magnesium	27 mg	6%
Phosphorus	383 mg	55%
Zinc	1 mg	10%
Copper	0 mg	3%
Manganese	0 mg	1%
Selenium	15 μg	27%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	113 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.3 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.5 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.3 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.4 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.5 g	—
Proline	0.3 g	—
Retinol	73 μg	—
Serine	0.4 g	—
Starch	2 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.4 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.3 g	—
Valine	0.4 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 158 calories

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

30min
Walking (3.5 mph)
19min
Cycling (moderate)
13min
Running (6 mph)
22min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lemon Butter Scallops?

One serving of Lemon Butter Scallops (1 serving) has 158 calories, which works out to 115 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Lemon Butter Scallops high in protein?

Yes. It has 14 g of protein per serving, and 36% of its calories come from protein (8.8 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Lemon Butter Scallops keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 12% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lemon Butter Scallops?

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

How much sugar is in Lemon Butter Scallops?

0.3 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 (138 g)

Calories158

% Daily Value*

Total fat 9.2g	12%
Saturated fat 5.6g	28%
Trans fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 486mg	21%
Total carbohydrate 4.5g	2%
Dietary fiber 0.1g	0%
Total sugars 0.3g
Protein 14g

* 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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