Gluten Free High Protein Paleo Scallops

One Pan Maple Balsamic Glazed Scallops with Pomegranate

Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 7- 8 oz scallops (about 7- 8 medium to large scallops)
  • ½ to 1 tbsp salted butter or oil (use less if you are wanting lighter)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds (cleaned and dried)
  • ½ to 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ tsp minced garlic
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. wash and dry scallops. Set aside.
  2. Heat a pan on between medium high to high, add your butter and maple syrup.
  3. once it's starts sizzling, add your scallops, pomegranate seeds, and balsamic vinegar.
  4. The vinegar will start to caramelize with the butter/syrup fast so keep mixing the sauce around with the seeds and scallops to form a glaze.
  5. Add in your garlic and dash sea salt.
  6. Pan sear for 6-8 minutes on medium high, flipping the scallops once or twice.
  7. Remove from heat.
  8. Serve into dishes and spoon sauce and pomegranate seeds over top.
  9. Garnish with cracked black pepper
  10. Great with a salad!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 4 oz Calories: 250 Fat: 13.5 Saturated fat: 3.5 Carbohydrates: 14 Sugar: 7 Fiber: 1.5 Protein: 18

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