
By Carol Bee Cooks
White Wine Lemon Butter Scallops and Couscous
7 steps
Prep:5minCook:20min
This is the perfect recipe for date night or just when you want to feel fancy but not spend a lot of time cooking! Combining lemon, butter, garlic, and white wine is a winning combo every time.
Updated at: Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:41:00 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
59
Moderate
Glycemic Load
44
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories630 kcal (31%)
Total Fat19.9 g (28%)
Carbs73.8 g (28%)
Sugars2.6 g (3%)
Protein27.3 g (55%)
Sodium2185.8 mg (109%)
Fiber4.6 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings

8 ozScallops

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste

1 TbspAvocado Oil
or another high smoke point oil

2 TbspButter
divided in half

4cloves garlic
minced

½ tspRed Pepper Flakes
use more or less based on heat preference

½ cupWhite Wine
dry such as sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio

2 Tbsplemon juice

1 cupPearl Couscous
dry

3 cupschicken broth

¼ cupFresh Parsley
to garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Thaw scallops if frozen. Pat dry with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper to taste on both sides.
Step 2
Heat avocado oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add scallops to skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes on one side and flip.
Step 3
Add 1 tbsp butter to the pan and continuously baste scallops for 2-3 minutes. Remove scallops onto plate.
Step 4
Add garlic and red pepper flakes to skillet and cook 1 minute. Add wine, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Boil for 3-5 minutes.
Step 5
Add 1 tbsp butter and boil for 2 more minutes or until sauce thickens.
Step 6
Meanwhile, add chicken broth to a sauce pan and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add pearl couscous, cover with lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally until al dente.
Step 7
Divide couscous into bowls, place scallops on the couscous, pour sauce over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley. Squeeze with lemon juice if desired.
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