
By Carol Bee Cooks
Seared Scallops with White Wine Pan Sauce
5 steps
Prep:10minCook:15min
Scallops are one of my favorite proteins because they are delicious, nutritious, and only take minutes to cook! This version with a super flavorful pan sauce may be one of your new favorite dinners.
Updated at: Sat, 12 Jul 2025 15:53:39 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories503 kcal (25%)
Total Fat24.3 g (35%)
Carbs28.9 g (11%)
Sugars2.6 g (3%)
Protein31.4 g (63%)
Sodium1370.9 mg (69%)
Fiber2.3 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings

1 lbscallops

Kosher Salt

Black Pepper
to generously season scallops

2 TbspFlour
enough to thinly coat scallops

4 TbspButter
divided

1Shallot
chopped, use 2 if smaller

3cloves garlic
minced

⅓ cupfresh parsley
roughly chopped

½ cupWhite Wine
dry, can substitute broth

1Lemon
additional to serve

Crusty Bread
optional to serve, can also serve with rice, pasta, etc
Instructions
Step 1
Pat scallops dry with a paper towel. Generously season with salt and pepper on both sides. Sprinkle with flour to thinly coat, shaking off any excess.
Step 2
Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large pan over high heat. Add the scallops in 1 layer and lower the heat to medium. Cook for 2 minutes without touching the scallops. Flip the scallops and cook another 2 minutes. The scallops should flip easily once they are ready to flip. Set aside on a plate.
Step 3
Melt another 1 tbsp of butter in the same pan. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Mix in the fresh parsley and cook for another minute.
Step 4
Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any stuck bits. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce the liquid. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of butter and stir to combine to thicken the sauce. Finally squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon.
Step 5
Divide the scallops into shallow bowls. Spoon the pan sauce over the scallops. Squeeze with additional lemon juice as desired.
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