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garlic herb seared scallops
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Garlic Herb Seared Scallops

Garlic Herb Seared Scallops - Easy scallops recipe with a cream sauce infused with garlic and herb. So good and restaurant-quality!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: Scallops
Keyword: Garlic Herb Seared Scallops
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 398kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) scallops
  • 1 Pinch salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley leaves for garnishing

Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon butter room temperature
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 Pinch salt

Instructions

  • In a sauce pan, heat the butter and add the garlic, saute until aromatic before adding the heavy cream and white wine. Simmer on low heat until it reduces. Add salt and turn off the heat.
  • Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Heat up a skillet on medium heat, add the olive oil. Pan-sear the scallops for 1-2 minutes on each side until nicely browned and inside cooked through.
  • Transfer the scallops to a serving platter, spoon over the sauce and garnish with the parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 992mg