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Seared Sea Scallops with Wine Sauce
5 from 12 votes

Seared Sea Scallops with Wine Sauce

Seared Sea Scallops with Wine Sauce features dry-packed scallops cooked in butter until golden on each side, served with a reduced white wine, lemon, garlic, and herb sauce. The scallops develop a caramelized crust while the sauce adds acidity and brightness, enhancing the delicate seafood flavor. The dish is quick to prepare and visually appealing with fresh herb garnish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French, American

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

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  1. Pat scallops until they are very dry, sprinkle with salt, and pat dry again. Damp scallops will not sear properly.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve immediately

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% 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.