Date Night Garlic Butter Scallops: Romantic Meal
Create a romantic evening with these easy Garlic Butter Scallops. This elegant recipe is perfect for a date night at home, featuring tender seared scallops coated in a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large sea scallops, patted very dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the scallops generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add scallops to the hot skillet in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove scallops from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in white wine or chicken broth and lemon juice. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return the scallops to the skillet. Toss gently to coat them in the garlic butter sauce.
- Stir in fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure scallops are very dry for a good sear.
- Do not overcook the scallops; they should be tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: Approximately 300mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 3g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 90mg