Description
Looking for the best seared scallops recipe? This one is quick, easy, and elegant perfect for a special dinner! Whether you’re after a restaurant-quality seafood dish or a simple gourmet idea, this recipe delivers every time. Great for date nights, celebrations, and easy entertaining. Save this easy scallop recipe for your next cooking day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large scallops
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter and oil in skillet until hot.
- Sear scallops 2 minutes per side, remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in skillet, deglaze with white wine.
- Add cream, lemon juice, simmer until thickened.
- Return scallops, spoon sauce over, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- Dry scallops well for the best sear.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Use seafood stock in sauce for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 scallops with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg