Scallops with Tangy Honey Glaze
Elevate your seafood game with this irresistible recipe for Scallops with Tangy Honey Glaze. Featuring tender, perfectly seared sea scallops coated in a glossy, flavor-packed glaze made from honey, soy sauce, lime juice, and a hint of red pepper flakes, this dish masterfully balances sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy notes. The quick 20-minute prep and cook time make it ideal for weeknight dinners or an elegant appetizer for entertaining. Topped with fresh parsley and served with vibrant lime wedges, these caramelized scallops are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Perfectly pan-seared and finished in a luscious glaze, this recipe will turn any meal into an unforgettable dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces large sea scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Season them with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to create the honey glaze. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and butter, allowing the butter to melt and the mixture to become hot.
Place the scallops in the skillet, ensuring they are spaced apart and not overcrowded. Sear the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared honey glaze into the skillet. Simmer the glaze for 1-2 minutes until it slightly thickens, stirring frequently.
Return the scallops to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to coat the scallops evenly and warm them through.
Transfer the scallops to a serving plate, drizzle any remaining glaze from the skillet over the top, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 4164 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 76.3 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1345 mg | 29% | |
*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.
