Seared Sea Scallops with Wine Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
300 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Seared Sea Scallops with Wine Sauce
Description
The dish starts by thoroughly drying the scallops and seasoning them with sea salt, essential for proper searing. Cooking scallops in a hot pan with butter yields a golden-brown crust on each side in about 1.5 to 2 minutes per side, preserving a tender interior. Removing the scallops and covering them keeps them warm while the pan sauce is prepared.
The sauce is made by melting additional butter in the pan, adding white wine, fresh lemon juice, diced garlic, and herbs. It is reduced by half to concentrate the flavors, resulting in a bright, buttery sauce with fragrant garlic and herbal notes. Returning scallops to the pan briefly rewarms them and melds flavors.
Serving immediately ensures the scallops retain their texture and warmth. This dish can complement a light meal or be served as an elegant appetizer. The golden crust contrasts nicely with the smooth, tangy sauce, highlighting the scallops’ delicate seafood flavor.
Ingredients
- 9 ounces sea scallops Dry packed or chemical-free
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- ½ cup white wine
- ¼ cup lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- herbs handful, reserving some for garnish
Instructions
- Pat scallops until they are very dry, sprinkle with salt, and pat dry again. Damp scallops will not sear properly.
- In a heavy bottom pan (like cast iron), heat 1 ½ TB butter on high until it begins to brown. Add scallops and let them sit on one side for 1 ½ - 2 minutes per side, until each side is golden brown. Remove scallops from pan, and keep them in a covered dish so they stay warm.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter to pan, and allow it to melt. Add wine, lemon juice, and garlic. Allow sauce to reduce by about half. Turn off heat, and stir in most of the herbs, reserving some for garnishing. Add scallops back into the pan for about a minute to warm them up again.
- Serve immediately
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 945mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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