This pan seared scallops with a creamy garlic white wine sauce is super quick and easy to make. It is perfect for weeknights when you don’t have a lot of time. You can serve them with pasta, rice, garlic bread, mashed potatoes or other steamed vegetables.
Recipe serves 2-3
For scallops:
1 Pound large scallops 453g
1-2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
For the sauce:
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Cloves garlic-chopped
1 Large shallot-chopped
1/4 Cup white wine or chicken broth
1/2 Cup heavy cream or light cream, evaporated milk for lower fat
1/2 Tsp red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp parsley-chopped divided
Salt and pepper to taste
Double on the sauce if you’re serving with pasta.
