Dinner for 1
Lemony Tomato Herb Scallops
Scallops sear in butter and oil, then finish with shallot, garlic, tomatoes, herbs, broth, and lemon.
Typical price
$27.33for 4 servings
$6.83 per serving$27.33 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Scallops$14.99/lb typical | 0.35 lb | $5.16Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.32Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.83 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 5 1/2 sea scallops
- salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
Steps
- Pat the scallops dry and season them with salt and pepper.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the scallops for 2 minutes per side, then transfer them to a plate.
- Cook the shallot and garlic in the skillet for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, herbs, chicken broth, and lemon juice, and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Return the scallops to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until they reach 145 F and flake easily.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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