Creamy Garlic Scallops
A gourmet dish featuring perfectly seared scallops in a rich and creamy garlic sauce, ideal for special occasions or a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g (14 oz) extra-large king scallops (about 10–12)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1½ tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp chili flakes (red pepper flakes)
- ? cup (80 ml) white wine
- ½ cup (120 ml) double (heavy) cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp capers in brine, drained
- 4 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Freshly ground black pepper (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the scallops by removing them from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking. Place them on a tray lined with paper towels, pat dry, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Season the scallops with salt and black pepper on both sides after removing the top layer of paper towel.
- Sear the scallops in a large skillet with heated avocado oil over high heat for 3–4 minutes until golden; flip and add butter, cooking for another 60–90 seconds.
- Make the sauce by sautéing garlic and chili flakes in the pan for 30 seconds, then adding white wine and reducing for 1–2 minutes.
- Add cream, lemon juice, and capers, then simmer for 1 minute before returning scallops to warm through in the sauce.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and a touch of black pepper.
Notes
Serve with a simple arugula salad or over fluffy risotto. Best enjoyed immediately for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg