Description
Scallops in Lemon Wine Sauce is a light and elegant dish featuring seared sea scallops served in a bright, buttery lemon and white wine sauce. Perfect for a special occasion or a quick gourmet meal at home.
Ingredients
- 12 dry-packed sea scallops
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for searing)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sear scallops for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- Lower heat and add garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in wine and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer until slightly reduced, 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in butter and cream, whisking until sauce is smooth.
- Return scallops to skillet, spoon sauce over, and warm through for 1 minute.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Use mascarpone instead of cream for a richer texture.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or sautéed spinach.
- Add lemon zest for extra citrus brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
