Description
Looking for the best scallop dinner ideas? This one is quick, easy, and creamy! A healthy and simple dish perfect for special occasions or weeknight meals. Whether you want something elegant or just fast and flavorful, this creamy garlic sauce scallops recipe is one of the best! Great for dinner parties, romantic dinners, or a fancy holiday starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb scallops
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear scallops for 2 minutes per side until golden and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan and lemon juice, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Return scallops to the skillet to heat through and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing scallops.
- Use fresh scallops for best flavor but thawed frozen ones work too.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg