Scallops with Coriander Butter Sauce

Elevate your dinner table with this show-stopping recipe for Scallops with Coriander Butter Sauce, a perfect balance of elegance and simplicity. Juicy, golden-seared sea scallops take center stage, enhanced by a luscious, velvety sauce made from garlic-infused butter, zesty lemon juice, fragrant fresh coriander, and a touch of white wine for a sophisticated finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is an impressive option for date nights, dinner parties, or whenever you're craving gourmet flavors at home. Serve these scallops with crusty bread, creamy mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad to soak up every drop of the delectable coriander butter sauce. Perfectly seared, herbaceous, and bursting with flavor, this recipe will transport your taste buds to culinary bliss.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Sea scallops
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 3 tablespoons Fresh coriander (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 0.25 cup White wine

Directions

Step 1

Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the scallops to the skillet in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside, keeping them warm.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Allow the butter to melt and turn slightly golden but not burnt.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the white wine and allow it to reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and chopped coriander. Simmer the sauce for another 2 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.

Step 9

Return the scallops to the skillet, coating them with the coriander butter sauce. Cook for 1 minute to warm them through.

Step 10

Plate the scallops with a drizzle of the coriander butter sauce and garnish with extra fresh coriander, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(638.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1532.1

Total Fat 123.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 393.6mg	0%
Sodium 4799.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1.5g
Protein 75.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 88.0mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 1288.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.3%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 6.8%