5 from 3 votes
Seared Scallops with Pan Sauce
A classic entrée, the brown butter caramelization of Seared Scallops enhances their sweet earthy flavor. Fit for fine dining, easy enough to do at home.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
255 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons shallot minced
- lemon juice of 1
- 1/2 cup white wine or more as needed, dry, or water
Instructions
- Cut 2 tablespoons of the butter into pea-sized pieces, put them on a small plate, and place in the freezer. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 or 4 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil to the pan and heat until hot.
- Pat the scallops dry, set each one flat in the hot oil, then sprinkle wit salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on the bottom side, about 2 minutes, then turn and cook the other side until golden, another 2 minutes (adjust for scallop size). Transfer the scallops to a plate.
- Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up all the brown bits, then stir in the garlic, shallots and lemon juice. Simmer on medium until the liquid in the skillet thickens, a minute or two, then whisk in the chilled butter, one bit at a time, whisking until creamy. If too much liquid evaporates, you can add back a tablespoon or two back of water.
- Return the scallops to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Spoon the sauce over the scallops to flavor and rewarm. Divide between four plates and top with sauce. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
737mg
(31%)
Potassium
397mg
(8%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
268IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 268IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.