Description
Creamy Garlic Scallops are a luxurious dish that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal right in your kitchen. This recipe features tender scallops seared to perfection and enveloped in a rich, aromatic garlic cream sauce. Ideal for date nights or special occasions, these scallops can be paired with pasta or vegetables for a complete feast that will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh scallops
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Season scallops with salt and pepper, sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for one minute before adding heavy cream.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper; cook until slightly thickened.
- Return scallops to the skillet, coating them in the sauce for another minute.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. - Shrimp or chicken can replace scallops for variety. - Pair with pasta or steamed vegetables to complement the dish.