Swashbuckler's Scallops

Sail away on a culinary adventure with Swashbuckler's Scallops, a quick yet luxurious dish bursting with bold flavors and light, zesty charm. Perfectly seared sea scallops form a golden-brown crust that locks in their natural sweetness, while a luscious sauce of white wine, garlic, lemon, and a hint of red pepper flakes adds a tantalizing kick. Finished with a sprinkling of fresh parsley, this restaurant-quality recipe is incredibly simple to make, requiring just 25 minutes from start to finish. Whether served over velvety pasta, fluffy rice, or with crusty bread to mop up the addictive sauce, this dish is sure to steal the show. Ideal for weeknights or special occasions, Swashbuckler's Scallops bring seafood sophistication to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 25/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces large sea scallops
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Season both sides of the scallops with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, allowing the butter to melt and sizzle slightly.

Step 3

Carefully place the scallops in the skillet in a single layer, making sure not to crowd them. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on one side without moving them, until a golden-brown crust forms.

Step 4

Flip the scallops and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Reduce the heat to medium.

Step 5

Add the remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

Step 6

Deglaze the pan by adding the white wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the wine simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, then return the scallops to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the scallops and allow them to warm through for 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the scallops and give the dish a final stir. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Serve the Swashbuckler's Scallops immediately over rice, pasta, or alongside crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(103.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	666.7

Total Fat 76.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 1189.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g	0%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 0.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 16.7mg	0%
Iron 0.4mg	0%
Potassium 46.6mg	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: 98.7%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 1.0%