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How to Cook Scallops

Name: How to Cook Scallops
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound scallops; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Lemon Garlic Sauce:; 2 tablespoons salted butter; 5 cloves minced garlic; 1/4 cup white wine (can substitute chicken broth); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Cilantro Lime Sauce:; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Orange Ginger Sauce:; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar; Balsamic Sauce:; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves minced garlic; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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This recipe will show you how to cook tender, flavorful scallops with a variety of delicious sauces. Whether you prefer a lemon garlic, cilantro lime, orange ginger, or balsamic sauce, this recipe has got you covered. Enjoy restaurant-quality scallops in the comfort of your own home!

Scallops

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Servings: 4

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1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons salted butter

5 cloves minced garlic

1/4 cup white wine (can substitute chicken broth)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup orange juice

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves minced garlic

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Pat scallops dry with a clean towel or paper towel. Season with salt and black pepper. Scallops should be completely thawed, not frozen.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear scallops in hot oil for about 2 minutes per side, until cooked through and you have a golden brown crust.

Remove scallops from skillet and make desired sauce.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. You can use the same skillet used to cook the scallops without cleaning. Once melted, add in garlic and saute 1 minute. Pour in white wine and simmer 2-3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Pour over cooked scallops.

Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour over cooked scallops.

Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour over scallops during the last 30 seconds of cooking so the sauce heats briefly.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. You can use the same skillet used to cook the scallops without cleaning. Add in garlic and saute 1 minute. Whisk in balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over cooked scallops.

How to Cook Scallops

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Lemon Garlic Sauce

Cilantro Lime Sauce

Orange Ginger Sauce

Balsamic Sauce

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How to Cook Scallops

Ingredients

Lemon Garlic Sauce

Cilantro Lime Sauce

Orange Ginger Sauce

Balsamic Sauce

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts