5.0 from 93 votes
Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter
These scallops are seared until golden brown and then covered in a garlic butter wine sauce!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 202 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound sea scallops
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ⅓ cup white wine
- Lemon wedges for serving
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Thaw scallops in the fridge if frozen. Dab dry with a paper towel and season with salt & pepper.
- Heat oil over high heat in a nonstick skillet. Once the oil is smoking, add scallops and cook 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Flip scallops over and cook an additional 1-2 minutes or just until firm and browned. Do not overcook.
- Remove from heat and place on a plate to rest.
- Reduce heat to medium and wipe-out skillet with a paper towel.
- Add butter and garlic to the pan and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add white wine and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add scallops back to the pan and spoon sauce over top.
- Garnish with lemon wedges & parsley, serve immediately.
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Notes
- Ensure oil is hot and scallops are dry before going into the pan.
- Do not move or stir them until they have a golden-brown crust.
- Sea scallops will need anywhere from 3-6 minutes to cook. If they're on the smaller side, they'll need closer to 3 minutes. If they're larger, they might need closer to 6 minutes.
- To tell if scallops are cooked they should be just opaque. The texture should be slightly firm but still tender.
Nutrition Information
Calories
202
(10%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
811mg
(34%)
Potassium
247mg
(7%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
262IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 811mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 262IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.