After all the holiday feasting with a big turkey, stuffing, and numerous side dishes, I am craving for my seafood.
As you all know, seafood is my true love. I never tire of eating seafood.
One of my favorite seafood is scallop, I just love the tender texture and the briny sweet taste.
Scallops are extremely expensive if you eat out at the restaurants, so it’s always cheaper to make them at home. Scallops are very easy to prepare. A little salt and black pepper, a little butter or olive oil for pan-searing, and a nice sauce is all you need.
For this creamy garlic scallops recipe, I added whipping cream for the rich and silky flavors. It was so amazingly good I gobbled everything up myself. Serve them with my Parmesan garlic noodles or simple spaghetti and you’ll be in food heaven.
If you want a lighter dish, try my garlic scallops recipe that is equally delicious!
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Kathleen
Bee these scallops look amazing! I love scallops too :)
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Kathleen, thanks for your comment.
ChengduGreg
Hi Bea, here in Chengdu they only have frozen scallops. Do you think they will work?
Rasa Malaysia
I think you can try. Just thaw, make sure you get natural scallops.
Hazel
Most scallops you buy have been frozen and then defrosted for sale. I buy bags of frozen scallops all the time and they work really well in everything except, obviously, when making ceviche or anything using raw scallops. I am looking forward to trying this recipe at the weekend and I will be using frozen scallops.
Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom
Scallops are one of my very favorites! For me, they’re like little gems – perfect little bites. I’m loving the garlicky, buttery cream sauce you’ve created. This is certainly great for a ‘date night’dinner at home.
Anu
Hey! I was wondering, could i use greek yoghurt in place of the cream?
Angela
I just made this tonight and it was delicious, my husband is not a fan of cream type sauces but he devoured it.. said it was awesome… thank you for the recipe will definitely make again.
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Angela, thanks for your sweet comment. Yes, this creamy garlic scallop is so delicious. The cream sauce is very light unless most recipes which are usually too rich!! :)
Shelby
Tried this at home and the boyfriend loves it! Definitely a favorite in this household especially when paired with my cajun quinoa. You’re amazing!
Rasa Malaysia
Yum! So glad you love this creamy garlic scallops recipe. :)
Jessica
I only only leave comments if something was really amazing and this was really amazing!! My scallops came out perfectly cooked and scallops are one of my favorite types of seafood. But that sauce Omg!!! I made a kinda surf and turf dinner with these scallops and a pork loin and sauteed mushrooms. I found my self not only dipping the scallops in the sauce but also the pork and mushrooms. Well done what a great recipe!
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks Jessica. So happy that you love my creamy garlic scallops recipe. I love the surf and turf idea with mushroom. I will make to try it out! :)
Darlene
Hello! What kind of white wine would you recommend? Thanks!
Rasa Malaysia
Any white wine you like is fine. :)
Laura
I wouldn’t be interested to know what type of wine you used also. The sauce will definitely turn out differently depending on whether you use a sweet wine like a Riesling or a dry wine like Pinot Grigio. Thanks!
jessica
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Kristin
This recipe is everything. Simple, quick, and tastes like a restaraunt dish. It’s DElicious!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
Kelsee
I want to try this recipe again, but have a side of Jasmine rice to dip in the extra sauce!! I just love rice so much. Definitely must try this!! If you are allergic to seafood, this would probably be good with chicken or extra firm tofu fried first.
Rasa Malaysia
Sounds good, yes love this creamy garlic scallops recipe.
Nina
Could I substitute white wine vinegar?
Rasa Malaysia
No, just skip the wine. It’s completely different.
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Claudine Oneill
I’m going to try this tonight for Christmas Eve. I’ve never had any luck when it comes to making scallops. I’m hoping this recipe will change that. Can’t wait to try it. Oh and I bought sea scallops from Costco. I bought them frozen in a bag. They come in 2lb bags. I guess I’ll just quadruple the recipe. I hope they come out as good as the picture looks Any tips are welcome. Wish me luck and I’ll keep you posted. Merry Christmas everyone
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Claudine, good luck and I hope you have success with the scallops. Merry Xmas.