Description
Indulge in the culinary delight of Seared Scallops, a dish that combines elegance and simplicity for an exquisite dining experience. This recipe features perfectly seared scallops served alongside vibrant asparagus and nutritious quinoa, all generously drizzled with a rich lemon butter cream sauce. Ideal for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions, this flavorful seafood bowl offers a balance of textures and tastes that will impress your guests. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a quick yet gourmet meal option that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup steamed asparagus
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet or grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the scallops with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in heavy cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- To serve, layer cooked quinoa in bowls topped with steamed asparagus and seared scallops. Drizzle with lemon butter cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg