Seared Scallops in Creamy Garlic Sauce
Oh my, I love all seafood, specially during hot summer days here is Los Angeles. One of my ultimate favorite meals are seared scallops. They are so buttery and delicious.
For this dish, I made a creamy garlic sauce, that combines perfect with the scallops. It is a luscious sauce that elevates the flavors of the scallops. I typically serve it over pasta or risotto.
This is one of my favorites dishes to make all year round.
After a few tests, I have mastered to get the perfect seared. The secret? let them rest on a sheet pan in the fridge for about 30 minutes so the moisture its absorbed. Then pad dry before putting them on a cast iron pan. Just as simple as that.
I like to find fresh jumbo scallops at the market, but often find the ones in the frozen section at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods works well as well. The key to the perfectly seared scallop is to defrost it using frozen, then pad dry with paper towel, line them on a sheet pan with paper towels and place them in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This will absorb any moisture from the scallop to assure the perfect sear and avoid releasing extra liquids. The next step is the hot skillet ( I love to cook them on a cast iron pan) add the butter and drizzle of olive oil. Let them seared for 3-4 minutes one size and flip the other side.
Seared Scallops in Creamy Garlic Sauce
Recipe details
- 4 Servings
- Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 15 Minutes Total time: 30 min
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