Scallops Scampi Style
Indulge in the delicate elegance of Scallops Scampi Style, a restaurant-worthy dish that's perfect for elevating your weeknight dinner or impressing guests. Tender sea scallops are lightly dredged in flour and pan-seared to golden perfection, creating a beautifully crisp exterior while remaining tender within. These are then bathed in a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with dry white wine, bright lemon juice, and a subtle kick of red pepper flakes. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and zesty lemon zest, this dish pairs beautifully with al dente pasta or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the tangy, buttery sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and flavorful recipe combines gourmet flair with easy preparation, making it the ultimate choice for seafood lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Sea scallops
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- optional Cooked pasta or crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Lightly dredge the scallops in flour, shaking off the excess.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the scallops in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and opaque. Remove scallops from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine and cook for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
Return the seared scallops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, just to reheat the scallops and coat them in the sauce.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top and serve immediately with cooked pasta or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.5 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.3 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 4228 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.8 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 104.5 g | 209% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1803 mg | 38% | |
*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.
