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Seared Scallops with Tarragon-Butter Sauce⏱ 40 min total
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Seared Scallops with Tarragon-Butter Sauce

Per 1 serving · 202 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
296
15%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    18g
    25% of calories
  • Carbs
    6g
    9% of calories
  • Fat
    21g
    67% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Seared Scallops with Tarragon-Butter Sauce (202 g) has 296 calories, with 18 g of protein, 6 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (67% of calories). It is high in protein (35% DV), Vitamin B12 (85% DV) and phosphorus (70% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 24%, 65% and 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
147cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.9g
Net carbs
6g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.2g
0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein35%
  • Vitamin B1285%
  • Phosphorus70%
  • Selenium34%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A19%
  • Vitamin B611%
  • Choline18%
  • Iron10%
  • Zinc12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium24%
  • Saturated fat65%
  • Cholesterol29%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    PREPARATION: Discard tough ligament from side of each scallop. Cut butter into tablespoons. Finely chop shallots and tarragon.

  2. 2

    Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper (total).

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sear scallops, turning once, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a platter.

  4. 4

    Add shallot, wine, and vinegar to skillet and boil, scraping up brown bits, until reduced to 2 tablespoons. Add juices from platter and if necessary boil until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Reduce heat to low and add 3 tablespoons butter, stirring until almost melted, then add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and swirl until incorporated and sauce has a creamy consistency. Stir in tarragon and salt to taste; pour sauce over scallops.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (202 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A172 μg
19%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D0.4 μg
2%
Vitamin E1 mg
4%
Vitamin K2 μg
2%
Thiamine0 mg
0%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
2%
Niacin1 mg
7%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
11%
Folate (B9)27 μg
7%
Vitamin B122 μg
85%
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg
7%
Choline98 mg
18%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium24 mg
2%
Iron1 mg
10%
Potassium338 mg
7%
Magnesium36 mg
9%
Phosphorus487 mg
70%
Zinc1 mg
12%
Copper0 mg
4%
Manganese0.1 mg
4%
Selenium19 μg
34%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene39 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.1 g—
Fluoride30 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.4 g—
Monounsaturated fats5 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline0.4 g—
Retinol168 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch3 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.4 μg—

Burning 296 calories

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

  • 56min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 35min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 25min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 42min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Seared Scallops with Tarragon-Butter Sauce?

One serving of Seared Scallops with Tarragon-Butter Sauce (1 serving) has 296 calories, which works out to 147 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Seared Scallops with Tarragon-Butter Sauce high in protein?

It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (35% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% 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.

Is Seared Scallops with Tarragon-Butter Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 9% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Seared Scallops with Tarragon-Butter Sauce?

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

How much sugar is in Seared Scallops with Tarragon-Butter Sauce?

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

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