Scallops Recipe

You can make restaurant-quality Seared Scallops–perfectly cooked with a golden crust– right from home, with this easy recipe tutorial! Top with a simple garlic butter sauce to spoon over them, and you’ve got a dish to impress!

If you’re looking for an easy Scallops recipe that will impress your dinner party and leave your mouth watering for more, this is it! Good quality scallops are not cheap, so I want to make sure your confidant with exactly how to cook them perfectly! It’s super EASYm especially with my simple tips, and they cook quickly!

Seared Scallops

You can make restaurant-quality Seared Scallops–perfectly cooked with a golden crust– right from home, with this easy recipe tutorial!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 126 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 553 mg, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs Sea Scallops*
• Salt and pepper
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
• Garlic butter for serving ((optional—recipe in notes))

Instruction:

1. Pat scallops thoroughly dry all over with paper towels. (If necessary, remove the small side muscle from the scallops.) Season them with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add oil and butter. Once hot, add the scallops, spacing them apart so they’re not touching. The oil in the pan should be hot enough that the scallops gently sizzle when added.
3. Cook for 2 minutes (without touching them), until a golden crust forms on the bottom.
4. Reduce heat to medium high. Gently flip to the other side and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden on bottom and translucent/opaque on the sides.
5. Scallops cook very quickly, usually in less than 5 minutes, so use the touch test to check for doneness; if they’re done; they should feel firm, with a little bit of bounce. Err on the side of undercooking them, as you can always add them back the pan to cook longer, if needed. Keep in mind they will continue to cook a little as they rest.
6. Garlic Butter Sauce: Remove cooked scallops from the pan. Add 2 tablespoons butter, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
7. Add 3-4 cloves garlic, juice from half a lemon, and ¼ cup white wine, chicken or vegetable broth. Cook for 2 minutes.
8. Serve sauce over scallops. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.

Garlic Butter Scallops

Cooked in 6 minutes, this Garlic Butter Scallops Recipe is the perfect quick dinner. Easy enough for a weeknight meal but fancy enough for entertaining guests! Make this healthy scallop recipe with just 7 simple ingredients.

Prep: 5min

Total: 11min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 /4

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 /4, calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 904 mg, unSaturated Fat 7 g

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh large scallops* (removed the side muscle)
• Coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp butter (or ghee for Whole30 and paleo)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp freshly chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instruction:

1. Remove the scallops from the fridge about 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.
2. Place them on a paper towel-lined cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels.
3. Season well all sides of the scallops with coarse salt and set aside.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Let it heat up for about 2 minutes. When the skillet smokes just a bit, it’s a sign that it’s properly heated.
5. Add the scallops in a single layer. Please, don’t over crowd the skillet and if it’s necessary, work in batches.
6. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side. They will be golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set it aside.
7. Add the butter, garlic, fresh parsley and lemon juice. Saute for 1-2 minutes and add the scallops back to the pan and heat through. Enjoy immediately!

Seared Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops

Have Crispy Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops on your table in less than 10 minutes, coated in a deliciously silky lemon garlic butter sauce! Cheaper than going out to a restaurant and just as good as chef made scallops! They are the ultimate treat!

Prep: 5min

Total: 10min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 254 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 460 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/4 pounds (600 grams) scallops
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, (divided)
• 4-5 large garlic cloves, (minced (or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic))
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (or broth)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instruction:

1. If scallops are frozen, thaw in cold water. Remove the side muscle from the scallops if attached. Thoroughly pat dry with paper towels.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot and sizzling. Add the scallops in a single layer without over crowding the pan (work in batches if needed).
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste and fry for 2-3 minutes on one side (until a golden crust forms underneath), then flip and fry again for 2 minutes until crisp, lightly browned and cooked through (opaque). Remove from skillet and transfer to a plate.
4. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan, scraping up any browned bits left over from the scallops. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute).
5. Pour in wine (or broth) and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes or until wine reduces by about half. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and lemon juice.
6. Remove pan (skillet) from the heat; add the scallops back into the pan to warm through slightly and garnish with parsley.
7. Serve over rice, pasta, garlic bread or steamed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini noodles).

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