Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Garlic Butter Seared Scallops (Low-carb, Keto)
Garlic Butter Seared Scallops (Low-carb, Keto) is made with scallops, garlic minced, and avocado oil.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 4 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 6 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Primary protein
- Seafood
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
2. Include the drying step
Pat the ingredient dry where the method directs.
Get to know the ingredients
scallops
In the method: Pat scallops dry on paper towels.
avocado oil
In the method: Add avocado oil and wait until it is hot.
garlic minced
In the method: Flip the scallops and immediately add the butter and garlic.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 pound scallopsIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper to tasteIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and pepper to tasteIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons avocado oilIngredient note
Source: 3 tablespoons salted butterIngredient note
Source: 3 cloves garlic minced
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Garlic Butter Seared Scallops (Low-carb, Keto)
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve immediately with the pan juices drizzled over top.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Pat scallops dry on paper towels.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook for another 90 seconds to 2 minutes, spooning the melting butter and garlic over the scallops, until they are browned on both sides and opaque throughout, then remove from the pan to a plate.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Serve with a side of veggies and mashed potatoes or keto cauliflower mashed potatoes .
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: gimmedelicious.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
