Pan Seared Scallops with a Garlic White Wine Sauce

Pan Seared Scallops with a Garlic White Wine Sauce

from thebewitchinkitchen.com
12 min
4 servings

This recipe for Pan Seared scallops with a white wine garlic cream sauce is perfect for unexpected guests or an indulgent weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsps butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (large)
  • 1/2 cup Nobilo White Wine (I used sauvignon blanc)
  • 3 tbsps chopped, fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs MSC Certified sea scallops (look for the MSC blue fish label)
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium sauce pan, over medium heat add the butter and garlic. Saute for about 1-2 minutes or just right before the garlic begins to brown.

  2. 2

    Rinse the scallops, pat with a paper towel until dry and season both sides with a little sea salt and pepper.