Easy Scallop Scampi
It could not be any easier to make scallops at home! This Scallop Scampie recipe uses simple ingredients. It's perfect for date night!
Ingredients
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the sauce:
- 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic, about 4 fresh garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup dry white wine , or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Clean the scallops by removing the small side muscle that looks like a flap. Pat dry scallops with paper towels and sprinkle each side of the scallops with salt and pepper.
- Add oil to sauté pan and heat on high heat. Once the oil is sizzling hot, add the scallops, making sure each has space around it.
- Sear the scallops for 1.5 minutes per side in the hot skillet, flipping when a golden brown crust has formed.
- Remove scallops from pan and allow to rest on a paper-towel lined plate.
- Reduce the burner heat to low-medium.
- To the pan, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. If you notice the garlic is starting to brown, add the wine immediately.
- Add the white wine (or broth) and red pepper flakes. bring to a simmer for about 2 minutes, allowing the wine to reduce down.
- Add butter, lemon juice and parsley and whisk to combine.
- Remove from heat. Add scallops and carefully spoon the white wine/butter sauce over the top of the scallops.
- Serve warm.
Serving: 1, Calories: 364kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 85mg, Sodium: 1128mg, Potassium: 538mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 359IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 1mg
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