Savory Scallops
Elevate your dinner table with these buttery, golden-brown Savory Scallops, a restaurant-quality dish that’s surprisingly simple to prepare at home in just 25 minutes. Succulent sea scallops are perfectly seared to develop a rich, caramelized crust, then bathed in a luscious garlic-butter sauce infused with bright notes of dry white wine, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of parsley. This versatile recipe is ideal for date nights, elegant entertaining, or when you're simply craving a gourmet seafood experience. Serve these tender, flavorful scallops with crusty bread or a side of rice to soak up every drop of the decadent sauce. Quick, easy, and utterly crowd-pleasing, this scallop recipe is a seafood lover's dream!
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Ingredients
- 12 pieces large sea scallops
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture for better searing. Season them evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and foamy.
Step 3
Carefully add the scallops to the pan in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd them. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on the first side or until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip the scallops and sear for another 1-2 minutes until just cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Step 4
Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Allow the butter to melt, then stir in the minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 5
Deglaze the skillet by adding the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Let the wine reduce for about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 7
Return the scallops to the skillet and gently spoon the sauce over them, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to warm them through.
Step 8
Serve the scallops immediately with the sauce drizzled on top. Pair with crusty bread, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (510.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 900.3 |
| Total Fat 53.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 240.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3596.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.0g | |
| Protein 75.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 70.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1338.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories