Tequila Scallops

Elevate your seafood game with these exquisite Tequila Scallops, a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender, golden-seared scallops with a rich tequila-lime sauce. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to buttery perfection, the scallops are bathed in a vibrant pan sauce featuring garlic, fresh lime juice, honey, and tequila, delivering an irresistible balance of zesty, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and optionally garnished with lime wedges, this restaurant-quality dish is ready in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for an elegant weeknight dinner or a show-stopping dinner party entree. Serve over rice, linguine, or alongside roasted vegetables for a meal that's as versatile as it is delicious. Keywords: tequila scallops recipe, pan-seared scallops, tequila lime sauce, quick seafood dinner, elegant scallop dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Sea scallops
• 1 cup Tequila
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, finely chopped
• 0 Optional: Lime wedges for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp sear. Lightly season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, carefully arrange the scallops in a single layer, avoiding crowding the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip the scallops and cook an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side. Remove scallops and set aside on a plate.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Deglaze the pan with tequila, scraping the browned bits from the bottom to incorporate into the sauce. Allow the tequila to simmer for 1-2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.

Step 5

Stir in the fresh lime juice and honey, whisking to combine. Simmer the sauce for another minute until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Return the scallops to the skillet, spooning the tequila-lime sauce over them to coat. Cook for 1-2 additional minutes until the scallops are heated through.

Step 7

Sprinkle the scallops with freshly chopped cilantro and serve immediately. Optional: Garnish with lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	807.6 grams (807.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1558

Total Fat 55.90g	72%
Saturated Fat 19.00g	95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 248mg	83%
Sodium 3627mg	158%
Total Carbohydrate 36.10g	13%
Dietary Fiber 0.90g	3%
Total Sugars 6.30g
Protein 94.20g	188%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 1585mg	34%

*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: 49.1%

Protein: 36.8%

Carbs: 14.1%