Red Lobster Scallops

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Elevate your seafood game with this irresistible Red Lobster Scallops recipe, a perfect balance of tender, caramelized sea scallops and a luxurious garlic butter sauce. With just 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, this easy yet elegant dish is ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Featuring a delightful combination of lemon, dry white wine, and fragrant paprika seasoning, the scallops are seared to golden perfection before being bathed in a rich, deglazed pan sauce. Serve these buttery, restaurant-quality scallops alongside pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the luscious sauce. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to a gourmet meal, this dish is a flavorful, crowd-pleasing recipe you’ll come back to time and time again.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 1 lb Sea scallops
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Dry white wine
• 2 tbsp Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This ensures a good sear.

2. Season both sides of the scallops with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

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

4. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, place the scallops in the skillet in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding the pan.

5. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and caramelized. Remove them from the pan and set aside.

6. Reduce the heat to medium, and add the butter to the skillet. Allow it to melt completely.

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

8. Stir in the lemon juice and dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to deglaze it.

9. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes to slightly reduce and concentrate the flavors.

10. Return the seared scallops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them to warm through, about 1-2 minutes.

11. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (160.2g)

Calories		282
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		16.2 g	21%
	Saturated Fat	6.6 g	33%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		73 mg	24%
Sodium		1380 mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate		2.6 g	1%
	Dietary Fiber	0.3 g	1%
	Total Sugars	0.5 g
Protein		25.8 g	52%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	1%
Calcium		28 mg	2%
Iron		0.8 mg	4%
Potassium		425 mg	9%

*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: 580 cal (56.2%%)

Protein: 413 cal (40.0%%)

Carbs: 40 cal (3.9%%)