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Pan Seared Scallops with a Saffron Cream Sauce

Delicious seared scallops in a rich creamy saffron sauce. The perfect appetizer for entertaining! Learn how to sear scallops to make this restaurant quality dish at home! Perfect for Valentine's Day or Christmas!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 12 large scallops
  • ½ tick butter
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • generous pinch of saffron threads
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream/double cream/thickened cream
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Remove the scallops from the packaging and place them on kitchen paper to ensure they are dry.
  2. Place the half of the butter (¼ stick/30 g) and the olive oil into a non stick frying pan and melt over a medium high heat until it is starting to foam.
  3. Think of the frying pan as a clock and add the scallops to the foaming butter starting at 12 o'clock and then working around clockwise.
  4. Cook over a medium high heat for 1 ½ minutes until golden brown.
  5. Carefully, starting at 12 o'clock again, flip the scallops and cook for a further minute.
  6. Remove scallops from pan (starting at 12 o'clock again) and place them on a plate near the hob.
  7. Turn the heat to high and add the wine to the pan.
  8. Allow this to bubble for a couple of minutes, then reduce the heat and add the saffron.
  9. Stir well and whisk in the remaining butter (¼ stick/30 g).
  10. Once this has melted add the cream and whisk until slightly reduced and thickened.
  11. Return the scallops to the pan and serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Information

Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 186mg (8%) Potassium 128mg (4%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Calories 171kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Potassium 128mg 3%
Vitamin A 290IU 6%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.