Ooh, Creamy Garlic Scallops are a restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home! Here’s a simple recipe that’s rich, garlicky, and ready in about 20 minutes.
🥘 Creamy Garlic Scallops
Ingredients (for 2–3 servings):
- 12–15 large sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper. Sear scallops 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in cream and broth, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add lemon juice and return scallops to the pan, spooning sauce over them.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately—perfect with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
💡 Pro tip: Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing scallops—they’ll steam instead of getting that golden crust.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version using just one pan that’s even faster but still super creamy and flavorful. Do you want me to share that?
