Scallop Recipe with Cream Sauce

Scallop Recipe with Cream Sauce

This seared scallop recipe has a rich and creamy Parmesan sauce and is perfect over a bed of pasta. Make it for dinner tonight in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sea scallops

    dry

  • sea salt or kosher coarse salt
  • fresh cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp stock
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt
    to taste
  • 1/2 lb fettuccine

    or any other favorite pasta

Directions

  1. 1

    Start cooking pasta according to the package instructions, if you're serving these scallops with pasta. Cook it at the same time as scallops and sauce, strain, and set aside.

  2. 2

    Rinse off scallops with cold water and pat each one dry with a paper towel. If there are any scallops that have the side muscle attached, simply remove it. (Side muscle cooks tough and it’s unpleasant to eat.)

  3. 3

    Preheat a cooking pan first over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and let it heat through until you start to see a little smoke (it should take less than a minute).

  4. 4

    Turn the heat down to medium and melt butter in the same pan where you cooked the scallops.

Scallop Recipe with Cream Sauce

Scallop Recipe with Cream Sauce

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About this Recipe

Indulge in Gourmet Flavor: Speedy Scallop Recipe with Cream Sauce

Craving a restaurant-quality meal that is surprisingly easy and ready in under 30 minutes? Look no further than this exquisite Seared Scallop Recipe with Cream Sauce. Featuring perfectly seared sea scallops bathed in a rich, velvety Parmesan cream sauce, this dish is the ultimate comfort food, especially when served over a bed of al dente pasta like fettuccine.

What Makes This Scallop Pasta Dish So Special?

This recipe shines by combining the delicate sweetness of perfectly seared sea scallops with a decadent creamy Parmesan sauce. The simplicity of the ingredients allows the fresh flavors to truly stand out. The quick cooking time means you can enjoy a luxurious seafood pasta experience without spending hours in the kitchen.

Tips for Perfectly Seared Scallops

Achieving the ideal sear on your scallops is key:

  • Pat scallops completely dry with paper towels - moisture prevents browning
  • Use a hot pan (cast iron or stainless steel) with oil shimmering before adding scallops
  • Don`t overcrowd - cook in batches if needed to maintain high heat
  • Sear 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized

Making the Cream Sauce

For the sauce, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melt and flavor. Simmer the heavy cream gently, and avoid vigorous boiling once the Parmesan is added to prevent separation.

Variations and Serving Suggestions

  • Try linguine, penne, or rigatoni instead of fettuccine
  • Add sautéed spinach, asparagus, or cherry tomatoes
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for color
  • Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce

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