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Creamy Tuscan Garlic Scallops
Creamy tuscan garlic scallops are infused in a savory garlic sauce that is absolutely to die for! Easy to make and filled to the brim with flavor, this is a MUST-make dinner for busy weeknights!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 469 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound scallops
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until it’s hot and sizzling. Thoroughly pat scallops dry with paper towels. Add the scallops in a single layer, (you may need to work in small batches to avoid overcrowding.) Sear until a nice golden crust forms, flip and sear on other side. Transfer to a plate once done.
- In the same pan and a little more olive oil and saute the minced garlic just until fragrant, about 30 sec. Add the broth, cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and cheese. Whisk until it starts to thicken
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach and let simmer till the spinach wilts.
- Gently add the scallops back to the sauce, giving it a quick stir. serve over pasta if desired.
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Notes
- Originally posted August 30, 2020
- Updated on April 12, 2023
Nutrition Information
Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
810mg
(34%)
Potassium
801mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1092IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
221mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 810mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 801mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1092IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 221mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.