Best 6 Pan Seared Scallops With Herb Butter Sauce Recipes

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**Pan-Seared Scallops with Herb Butter Sauce: A Culinary Delight**

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of pan-seared scallops, perfectly cooked to a golden-brown exterior and tender, succulent interior. This recipe elevates the natural sweetness of sea scallops with a delectable herb butter sauce, a symphony of aromatic herbs and rich, melted butter that enhances every bite. Alongside the main recipe, you'll also find variations to tantalize your taste buds, including a creamy lemon butter sauce, a flavorful garlic butter sauce, and a zesty white wine sauce. Whether you prefer a classic or a more adventurous flavor profile, these recipes offer a culinary journey that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Prepare to embark on a delectable adventure with this versatile and elegant dish, perfect for a romantic dinner, a special occasion, or a delightful meal any day of the week.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS RECIPE WITH GARLIC BUTTER



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Learn how to sear scallops in just 10 minutes! This EASY pan fried sea scallops recipe has a perfect golden crust and savory garlic butter sauce.

Provided by Maya Krampf

Categories     Main Course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 large Sea scallops ((thawed in the fridge if frozen; ~1 lb))
1 tsp Sea salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
1 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Salted butter ((softened))
1 tbsp Lemon juice
2 cloves Garlic ((minced))
1/2 tbsp Fresh thyme ((leaves))
1/2 tbsp Fresh parsley ((chopped))

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash together the butter, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, and parsley. (The lemon juice may not fully incorporate, which is fine.) Set aside.
  • Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, until shimmering. Keep the garlic herb butter nearby.
  • Add the scallops in a single layer, without touching. Sear, without moving, for 2-3 minutes, until a crust forms on the bottom.
  • Flip the scallops and immediately add the garlic herb butter to the pan around the scallops in pieces. Sear the scallops for 2-3 more minutes, basting them with the butter occasionally, until a crust forms on the other side and scallops are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Protein 17.3 g, Fat 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Sodium 632.1 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 0.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON BUTTERED SEARED SCALLOPS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dry sea scallops (12 to 15 scallops), side muscles removed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons Compound Lemon Butter, recipe follows
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place the scallops on a paper towel-lined sheet tray and pat dry. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat a large nonstick saute pan on medium-high heat, then add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the scallops and sear on one side until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently turn the scallops over and add the Lemon Butter, basting the scallops by gently spooning the melting butter over the top, for about 1 minute.
  • Add the wine and lemon juice and allow the scallops to simmer until they are cooked through, another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the scallops to a platter and sprinkle with the chives.
  • Combine the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt in a medium bowl and stir until smooth. Spoon the butter onto the lower third of a piece of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap over the butter and use a spatula to compress the butter into a log about 5 inches long and 2 inches wide. Twist both ends of the plastic wrap to seal the butter inside. Refrigerate the butter until firm, at least 30 minutes, before using.

PAN-SEARED LEMON AND GARLIC SCALLOPS



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Scallops have a reputation for being hard to cook correctly, but this recipe is really fast, easy, and oh so tasty. The key is high heat for the sear, a good nonstick pan, and clarified butter. Pairs well with risotto.

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 medium sea scallops
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
5 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee), warm
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)

Steps:

  • Place scallops in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Combine 5 tablespoons warm butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • At the same time, remove scallops from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, making sure it does not smoke. Brush scallops with garlic mixture and add to the pan. Cook until the bottoms begin to sear and turn golden, about 2 minutes. Flip scallops, brush with garlic mixture, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove scallops from the heat and let them continue to cook while they rest, off the heat, for 5 more minutes. Plate and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 232.4 mg, Fat 52.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 31.7 g, Sodium 1647.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH PAN SAUCE



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Seven ingredients and one skillet lead the way to home cooking that's as good as anything you'll eat in restaurants.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallop     Butter     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Chive     White Wine

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup dry white wine or water, or more as needed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Cut 2 tablespoons of the butter into pea-sized pieces, put it on a small plate, and stick it in the freezer. Heat a large skillet over medium-heat high for 3 or 4 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil and wait for the butter to melt.
  • Pat the scallops dry with paper towels, add them to the pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper; work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the skillet. Cook, turning once, until they are well browned on both sides but not quite cooked through, 2 minutes per side (less if the scallops are under 1 inch across; more if they're over). Transfer the scallops to a plate.
  • Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, and wine and scrape all the brown bits off the bottom of the skillet with a spatula. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the liquid in the skillet thickens, a minute or two, then whisk in the butter you chilled in the freezer, one bit at a time, to make a creamy sauce, adding another tablespoon or two of liquid if necessary.
  • Return the scallops to the skillet and add the chives. Adjust the heat so the sauce bubbles gently and toss to coat the scallops with the sauce. To serve, transfer the scallops to a platter and spoon the sauce over all.
  • Variation:
  • Seared Scallops With Cherry Tomatoes and Basil: Skip the lemon juice. Cut 1 pint cherry tomatoes in half. Add the tomatoes with the garlic and wine and cook until they wrinkle a bit and release their juice, 2 or 3 minutes. Use chopped fresh basil leaves instead of chives.
  • Cooks' Notes
  • Releasing From The Pan: The scallops will offer no resistance when they're ready to turn. Press down gently while the scallops cook to encourage full contact with the pan, then listen for a hiss: That's moisture heating and evaporating.
  • Getting A Good Sear: The idea is to brown the scallops well on both sides without overcooking them, so keep the heat as high as you can without creating too much smoke.
  • Building Sauce With Butter: After you add the liquid and deglaze the pan, the addition of butter develops fantastic creaminess and richness.
  • Finishing The Dish: As soon as the scallops are cooked through completely and coated with the sauce, remove the pan from the heat; they will continue to cook. Nick-and-peek into one if you need to check for doneness.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH HERB BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Seared Scallops With Herb Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb dry large scallop (rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
2 tablespoons finely diced shallots (1 medium shallot)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/8 cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1/8 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 12" nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat until quite hot.
  • Pat scallops dry one more time and put them in the pan in a single, uncrowded layer.
  • Season with salt and pepper and let sear undisturbed until one side is browned and crisp, 2-4 minutes.
  • Using tongs, turn the scallops and sear until the second side is well browned and the scallops are almost firm to the touch, 2-4 minutes.
  • Take the pan off the heat, transfer the scallops to a plate, and set them in a warm spot.
  • Let the pan cool for a minutes before you make the sauce.
  • When pan has cooled somewhat, return it to medium heat.
  • Add a piece of the butter and the shallots and saute until shallots begin to soften, about 1 minutes.
  • Add wine and simmer until reduced by half, another 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the herbs and lemon zest.
  • Reduce heat to low, add the remaining butter, and whisk constantly until the butter melts into the sauce.
  • Return the scallops and any accumulated juices to the pan.
  • Gently roll the scallops in the sauce to warm them through.
  • Taste for salt and pepper and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over the scallops.

PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH HERB BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Pan-Seared Sea Scallops With Herb Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diane C 2

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb linguine
salt
1 lb sea scallops
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup clam juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon chives, chopped
1 tablespoon capers, drained
lemon, zest of 1
lemon, juice of 1/2
pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of water to rolling boil. Add generous amount of salt to water and cook linguine to just before al dente.
  • Season scallops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium high heat. Sear scallops about 2 minutes on each side; remove from skillet to a plate and cover with foil. Set aside.
  • Add shallot and garlic to the same skillet and saute until softened.
  • Add the wine and cook until reduced to almost gone.
  • Add the clam juice and reduce by about 1/2.
  • Add red pepper flakes, the herbs, capers, lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with pepper to taste and add the butter.
  • Add the cooked and drained linguine to the skillet; allowing the liquid to be absorbed and the sauce coating the pasta.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl placing the seared scallops on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.8, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 683.4, Carbohydrate 99.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.6, Protein 30.4

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality, fresh scallops. Look for scallops that are plump and have a slightly sweet smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have an off odor.
  • Pat the scallops dry before cooking. This will help them sear evenly.
  • Season the scallops generously with salt and pepper. This will help bring out their natural flavor.
  • Sear the scallops over high heat in a little bit of oil. This will create a nice crust on the outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan. If you do, the scallops will steam instead of sear.
  • Cook the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Pan-seared scallops are a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a little bit of practice, you can easily master the art of cooking scallops and impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a delicious and elegant seafood dish, give pan-seared scallops a try!

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