Panfried scallops with white wine garlic sauce
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4.5
Panfried scallops with white wine garlic sauce
Description
This recipe begins by patting dry scallops and seasoning them before panfrying in olive oil over high heat to develop a golden-brown sear without overcrowding the pan. The scallops are removed while the sauce is prepared in the same pan by melting butter, cooking minced garlic briefly, then adding white wine, lemon juice, and parsley. The sauce simmers to reduce slightly and intensify flavor before scallops are returned to warm through.
The seared scallops remain tender and moist with a slightly crisp exterior, while the sauce offers aromatic garlic, acidic brightness from the wine and lemon, and fresh herb notes. The dish pairs well with complementary sides like lemon risotto and crusty bread to balance richness.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) scallops Cleaned | If frozen, thawed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
White wine garlic sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3-4 garlic minced (to taste, cloves
- ½ cup white wine (I used Chardonnay)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
To serve
- lemon risotto
- bread crusty
Instructions
- Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over high heat.
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the scallops to the hot pan (do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan) and allow to panfry for 2-3 minutes per side until they are golden brown and seared on both sides.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the pan then add the garlic. Allow to cook for 30 seconds then pour in the white wine, lemon juice and parsley.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer then cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce has reduced slightly.
- Add the scallops back into the pan and allow to heat through.
- Serve with sides of your choice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people (scallops only) | |
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1076mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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