Scallops
Scallops are probably my favorite seafood and are perfect for a date night with your sweetie or a special occasion. I love my scallops over a plate of pasta, so I always make extra sauce to pour over the pasta. Scallops are great because they’re super quick to cook. In 10 minutes you have yourself a fancy dinner of tender and succulent scallops. They are not inexpensive, at about $20 a pound you want to make sure you cook them just right, so make sure to read the tips below.
Ingredients Needed For Lemon Garlic Scallops
There are two main steps for this recipe, cooking the scallops and cooking the cause for the scallops. Here’s what you’ll need:
Scallops Olive Oil Butter Salt & Pepper
Olive Oil Butter Garlic White Wine Lemon Juice Salt & Pepper
How To Make Lemon Garlic Scallops
Scallops are best when cooked simple in a lemon butter garlic sauce as in this recipe. The sauce is super easy and quick to make, with only a handful of ingredients. I made the sauce separately because I had 2 pounds of scallops which I seared in 3 batches so the sauce would have been really brown and I wanted more of a clear sauce. However, you can make everything all in one skillet, and don’t worry about all those brown bits that’s where a lot of flavor is. Cook the scallops: Cook the scallops in a bit of olive oil in a large skillet on high heat. Make sure they’re not touching each other. Season them with a bit of salt and pepper then add the butter and cook for another 2 to 3 minute on the other side. Cook in batches, especially if you have lots of scallops. Transfer the scallops to a plate. Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil over high heat then add the butter and cook until it melts. Add the garlic and saute for 20 to 30 seconds until it becomes aromatic. Don’t over cook it, you don’t want it to burn. Add the white wine and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the sauce for another minute then turn off the heat. Add the scallops back to the skillet, including all the juices.
Tips For Cooking Scallops
How Do You Store Leftover Scallops
Scallops are best served right away after they’re cooked. However, if you have some leftover scallops, store them in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Can You Freeze Cooked Scallops
I don’t really recommend freezing scallops after they’ve been cooked, the texture just won’t be the same. If you’re going to sear them, eat them right away. However, if you really needed to freeze them, store them in an airtight container in the freezer.
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