Lemon Garlic Scallops – The Stay at Home Chef

With just a few ingredients and 15 minutes, you can create a meal that looks and tastes like it came straight from a fancy restaurant. Our lemon garlic scallops are seared to perfectly golden perfection and smothered in a rich, buttery garlic sauce with just the right touch of bright lemon zing. This recipe walks you through quick, easy steps that will have them on your table in no time. We can guarantee you'll be cooking these scallops often!

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Scallops add so much to any dish you're making, but they're really easy to make! Just a few ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, and you have a delicious and versatile protein source ready, and our lemon garlic sauce is super easy to make, too.

Material notes

• Scallops: Make sure your scallops are dry before using. Pat them with a paper towel or clean towel to remove all moisture, otherwise they may not brown.
• White Wine: We love the flavor that white wine gives to this recipe, but you can substitute it with chicken broth if you like.
• Lemon Juice: We like to use fresh lemon juice for that extra pack of citrus flavor, but you can also use bottled lemon juice if needed.

Buy fresh scallops

Your best option for buying fresh scallops is to get them from the seafood counter of your local grocery store. You may have the option of buying dry or wet scallops, and we recommend buying dry scallops if possible so they will flake more easily. If you need to, you can buy pre-packaged scallops, but they can have a strong fishy smell and taste.

Cook the scallops

We love how these scallops are cooked because you get this delicious golden-brown crust that delivers great flavor and texture. To get that crust without overcooking the scallops, make sure the scallops are dry by using a clean towel or paper towel before you start cooking. You don't want to crowd your pan while cooking—if necessary, you can cook the scallops in batches.

Serving advice

These lemon garlic scallops are so versatile, you can incorporate them into all kinds of dishes. The sauce is so bright and flavorful that you don't need much else, so these scallops work great with pasta or rice. Feel free to mix it up and use these scallops with your favorite sides!