Description
These Lemon Garlic Scallops are a quick and easy yet elegant dish that’s perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. Tender scallops are seared to perfection and then coated in a flavorful lemon-garlic sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Scallops:
- 1 1/4 pounds scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Scallops: Remove the side muscle from each scallop and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Sear Scallops: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add scallops in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching. Season with salt and pepper. Add butter to the skillet. Sear scallops for 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Cook in batches if needed. Transfer seared scallops to a plate.
- Make Sauce: In a separate skillet (or the same skillet, if desired), heat olive oil over high heat. Add butter and cook until melted. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, but not browned. Pour in white wine and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then turn off heat.
- Combine and Serve: Add the seared scallops and any accumulated juices to the sauce. Toss gently to coat. Serve immediately over pasta.
Notes
- Scallops: Adjust cooking time based on the size of the scallops.
- Wine: Use a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio.
- Sauce: For a richer sauce, use the same skillet to cook the sauce and deglaze the pan with the wine and lemon juice.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve over pasta, rice, or with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 300kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
