Red Lobster Scallops

Elevate your seafood game with this irresistible Red Lobster Scallops recipe, a perfect balance of tender, caramelized sea scallops and a luxurious garlic butter sauce. With just 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, this easy yet elegant dish is ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Featuring a delightful combination of lemon, dry white wine, and fragrant paprika seasoning, the scallops are seared to golden perfection before being bathed in a rich, deglazed pan sauce. Serve these buttery, restaurant-quality scallops alongside pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the luscious sauce. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to a gourmet meal, this dish is a flavorful, crowd-pleasing recipe you’ll come back to time and time again.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Sea scallops
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Dry white wine
• 2 tbsp Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This ensures a good sear.

Step 2

Season both sides of the scallops with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add the olive oil.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot and shimmering, place the scallops in the skillet in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding the pan.

Step 5

Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and caramelized. Remove them from the pan and set aside.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium, and add the butter to the skillet. Allow it to melt completely.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Step 8

Stir in the lemon juice and dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to deglaze it.

Step 9

Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes to slightly reduce and concentrate the flavors.

Step 10

Return the seared scallops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them to warm through, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	631.2 grams (631.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1136

Total Fat 68.10g	87%
Saturated Fat 26.00g	130%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 279mg	93%
Sodium 5399mg	235%
Total Carbohydrate 32.50g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1.10g	4%
Total Sugars 1.40g
Protein 94.50g	189%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 98mg	8%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 1625mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.7%

Protein: 33.7%

Carbs: 11.6%