Sea Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Elevate your seafood dining experience with this elegant recipe for Sea Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. Perfectly seared sea scallops—golden and caramelized on the outside, tender and succulent on the inside—are paired with a luxurious roasted red pepper sauce that's silky, flavorful, and vibrant. Made with sweet roasted red peppers, garlic, shallots, and a touch of cream, this sauce boasts a rich depth of flavor, balanced by zesty lemon juice and a hint of paprika. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for a weeknight gourmet dinner or an impressive main course for entertaining. Serve it with crusty bread or alongside a crisp green salad to soak up every drop of the velvety sauce. A delightful blend of simplicity and sophistication, this recipe will make any meal unforgettable.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb sea scallops
• 2 whole roasted red peppers
• 2 whole garlic cloves
• 1 whole shallot
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with 0.5 tsp of salt and 0.25 tsp of black pepper.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and opaque in the center, then remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic, chopped shallot, and roasted red peppers until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Transfer the sautéed mixture to a blender and add the chicken or vegetable broth, heavy cream, paprika, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.

Step 6

Return the blended sauce to the skillet and heat over medium-low until warmed through, seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7

Spoon the red pepper sauce onto plates and place the seared scallops on top.

Step 8

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(980.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1398.5

Total Fat 90.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 308.0mg	0%
Sodium 5636.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 3.9g
Protein 97.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152.1mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 2096.2mg	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: 58.8%

Protein: 28.3%

Carbs: 12.9%