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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and foamy.
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.
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.
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.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Return the scallops to the skillet and gently spoon the sauce over them, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to warm them through.
Serve the scallops immediately with the sauce drizzled on top. Pair with crusty bread, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.1 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 241 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 3596 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 75.2 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1338 mg | 28% | |
*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.
