Seared Scallops
featured in 4 Summer Seafood Recipes
Perfectly seared scallops are served on a bed of creamy risotto and garnished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon for a simple yet elegant dinner.
Tasty Team
May 14, 2023
97% would make again
Under 30 minutes

Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 1 lb sea scallop (455 g), side muscles removed
- fine sea salt
- black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
Nutrition Info
- Calories 207
- Fat 10g
- Carbs 6g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 23g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the scallops and cook until golden brown on one side, 2-3 minutes.
- Gently turn the scallops, and add the butter and garlic to the pan.
- Continue to cook, spooning the butter over the scallops until they are cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
- Add the white wine, cook another 10 seconds.
- Serve with chives.
- Enjoy!
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