Keto Pan Seared Scallops With Toasted Garlic Oil Soy Sauce

Name: Keto Pan Seared Scallops With Toasted Garlic Oil Soy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: keto
Ingredients: Scallops; Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton; Avocado Oil; Garlic; Soy Sauce; Scallions

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Keto Pan Seared Scallops With Toasted Garlic Oil Soy Sauce dish

Prepare Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Sweet, meaty scallops are pan-seared to golden brown perfection then plated with a delicious toasted garlic oil intermingled with soy sauce. The dish is topped with fresh scallions and served immediately to preserve all the wonderful flavors. If you love seafood and Asian-style flavors, this dish is for you. ### What kind of scallops should I buy? This recipe uses extra-large U-10 frozen scallops. The meatiness and texture of large scallops are very lovely, as well as the quality. ### How do I prepare scallops for the best sear? Especially if using frozen scallops, be sure to place them on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet to thaw overnight or a couple of days in the fridge. This process allows them to dry out slightly for the best sear. ### How do I achieve the best sear? Ensuring that your pan is very, very hot is key to the best sear. Use plenty of oil in the pan (having enough to coat the entire pan evenly is crucial). Once the scallops are in the hot oil, do not be tempted to touch them until you start to see a golden-brown crust form at the bottom edges. Lifting and “peeking” will break the sear, resulting in a lackluster sear and overcooked scallops.

How to make Keto Pan Seared Scallops With Toasted Garlic Oil Soy Sauce

Place scallops on a baking rack that has been placed over a rimmed baking sheet. If your scallops are frozen, they will release quite a bit of water. Allow them to thaw overnight or longer, but not more than 2 days. Placing them like this in the fridge will allow them to thaw and dry out before the searing process. This results in the best sear possible. Not to mention, they will be ready to go when it is showtime.
In a small saucepan, add 2 tbsp avocado oil and minced garlic. Place pan over medium heat. Cook garlic slowly, turning the heat down if the garlic is browning too fast.
It is ok to cook it on the lowest heat and allow the garlic to slowly brown. Cook until all garlic is browned.
Then place garlic oil in a mixing cup or bowl and combine with the soy sauce.
Sprinkle scallops with the kosher salt on both sides. Heat a medium-sized nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Play it safe and give the pan 15-20 seconds more to heat than you think. Add 2 tbsp avocado oil, adding more if it doesn’t cover the entire pan. You want to make sure you have a nice even layer. Add the scallops to the pan. Allow them to sear for several minutes. Do not be tempted to peek under the scallops to check the sear. This will break the sear. Do not flip the scallops until you can clearly see a golden brown edge forming.
Flip the scallops and cook for only a few seconds longer. You do not want to overcook them. The total cook time for these scallops is around 3-4 minutes max.
Add a little garlic oil and soy sauce mixture to the plates for serving and top with hot, seared scallops and freshly sliced scallions. You will have extra garlic oil soy sauce which you can use to season other meats with.

Ingredients of Keto Pan Seared Scallops With Toasted Garlic Oil Soy Sauce

Ingredient	Quantity
1. Scallops	8 ounce
2. Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton	¼ tsp
3. Avocado Oil	4 tablespoon
4. Garlic	2 tablespoon, chopped
5. Soy Sauce	4 tablespoon
6. Scallions	1 medium - 4 1/8" long

Keto Pan Seared Scallops With Toasted Garlic Oil Soy Sauce nutrients

caloriesKCal: 398.724 caloriesKJ: 1668.26 totalCarbs: 11.069 diabetesCarbsADA: 11.069 netCarbs: 10.382 diabetesCarbs: 10.41 fiber: 0.631 starch: 7.528 sugar: 0.447 addedSugar: 0 sugarAlcohols: 0.055 protein: 26.563 fat: 28.44 transFat: 0.011 monousatFat: 19.349 polyunsatFat: 4.037 omega3Fat: 0.463 omega6Fat: 3.574 saturatedFat: 3.432 cholesterol: 46.493 vitaminA: 6.041 vitaminC: 4.062 vitaminD: 0.057 vitaminE: 3.467 vitaminK: 40.571 vitaminB1: 0.046 vitaminB2: 0.094 vitaminB3: 2.019 vitaminB5: 0.565 vitaminB6: 0.284 vitaminB12: 2.439 potassium: 549.517 magnesium: 69.17 calcium: 42.644 iron: 1.374 zinc: 2.164 copper: 0.082 phosphorus: 551.77 sodium: 2749.906 selenium: 26.019 folate: 32.197 choline: 133.819 alcohol: 0 caffeine: 0 gluten: 0.146 manganese: 0.51 conjugatedLinoleicAcid: 0 phyticAcid: 33.25 xylitol: 0.001 isomalt: 0 sorbitol: 0 maltitol: 0 lactitol: 0 erythritol: 0 pinitol: 0.044 inositol: 0.003 mannitol: 0.007

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Keto Pan Seared Scallops With Toasted Garlic Oil Soy Sauce

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to overeat on a keto diet?

What are the potential long-term effects of the keto diet?

What are some common myths about the keto diet?

How does the keto diet help with weight loss?

How can I handle cravings for carbs on a keto diet?

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