Best 20 Garlic Scallops Recipes

EASY GARLIC-LEMON SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, and cook for a few seconds until fragrant. Add scallops, and cook for several minutes on one side, then turn over, and continue cooking until firm and opaque.
• Remove scallops to a platter, then whisk salt, pepper, and lemon juice into butter. Pour sauce over scallops to serve.

PAN-SEARED LEMON AND GARLIC SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Place scallops in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Combine 5 tablespoons warm butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• At the same time, remove scallops from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature, about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, making sure it does not smoke. Brush scallops with garlic mixture and add to the pan. Cook until the bottoms begin to sear and turn golden, about 2 minutes. Flip scallops, brush with garlic mixture, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove scallops from the heat and let them continue to cook while they rest, off the heat, for 5 more minutes. Plate and serve.

SCALLOPS IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a pan over medium-low heat; add the garlic, parsley, scallions (or green onions), wine, salt and pepper. Cover; simmer 10 minutes.
• Add the scallops; simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Remove cover; stir in the cream. Continuing heating, but do not boil, stirring constantly until sauce begins to thicken.
• Serve immediately while scallops are hot. Spoon excess sauce from pan and drizzle it over the scallops.

GRILLED GARLIC PARMESAN CRUSTED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
• Pour olive oil into a shallow bowl.
• Rinse scallops under cold water, then dip into the olive oil.
• Press scallops into bread crumb mixture. Gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Place the breaded scallops onto a plate while breading the rest.
• Place the scallops in the refrigerator to allow the breading to set, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Brush the scallops lightly with more olive oil.
• Grill on the preheated grill until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.

PASTA WITH SCALLOPS, GARLIC, GRAPE TOMATOES, AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil, and add salt generously. Add pasta; cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain in a colander, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; toast until lightly golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer garlic to a small bowl; set aside
• Add scallops to pan (if using sea scallops, cut in half); saute until opaque, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, and cook, stirring frequently, until the skins begin to split, 2 to 3 minutes; crush a few with the back of the spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
• Add pasta, parsley, reserved cooking water, and butter; toss to combine. Divide among bowls, and serve immediately; garnish with reserved garlic and parsley.

SHRIMP OR SCALLOPS IN GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium high heat.
• When butter begins to foam, add the garlic paste and shallot and saute for a minute or two, to soften a bit.
• Add the seafood of your choice: For the shrimp, saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
• For the scallops, saute 3-5 minutes, or until scallops turn opaque.
• Once the seafood is cooked through, remove to a plate and cover.
• Add the sherry to the melted butter and warm through for about a minute or two.
• Pour sauce over seafood, top with parsley, and serve.

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH SAUTEED WILD MUSHROOMS, FRESH HERB SALAD, AND ROASTED GARLIC BEURRE BLANC

Steps:

• Beurre Blanc: Combine the shallots, lemon juice, wine, thyme, peppercorns, bay leaves, and roasted garlic in a small sauce pot. Bring to a boil and reduce until almost dry, leaving about 1/8 cup. Reduce heat to low and add the cream. Begin adding the butter, 1 cube at a time, whisking continuously. As each cube incorporates into the sauce, add another until all butter has been added. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. If you feel that the sauce is too acidic, add a bit of honey to balance the flavor. Be sure to use only a small amount of honey so as not to make the sauce taste too sweet. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
• Mushrooms: Place a saute pan over high heat and add enough canola oil to just cover the bottom of the pan. Allow the pan to preheat until you just begin to see light wisps of smoke coming from the pan. Add the mushrooms and begin to saute until the mushrooms are cooked halfway. Add the garlic and shallots to the pan and continue to saute, keeping the mushrooms moving at all times. When the mushrooms are just cooked through add the fresh herbs to the pan and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Taste the mushrooms and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Cover and keep warm while you saute the scallops.
• Scallops: In a bowl, toss the sea scallops lightly in 1/2 cup canola oil. Season each scallop evenly on both sides with salt and pepper. Put a saute pan that is large enough to hold the scallops in 1 layer without them touching over high heat. Add enough canola oil to just cover the bottom of the pan. Allow the pan to preheat until you begin to see light wisps of smoke coming from the oil. Add the scallops to the pan carefully and allow them to get a deep golden brown color. Turn the scallops and allow the second side to get the same golden brown color. If you want the scallops to be more cooked, place the scallops in a preheated 350 degree F oven until they reach the desired doneness. Serve with mushrooms and drizzle with buerre blanc sauce.

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH GARLIC SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Warm oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring.
• Pat scallops dry with paper towel.
• Add shrimp, scallops, salt, and pepper to skillet and cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Remove from heat.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water and drain pasta.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
• Add cooked pasta and toss with butter to coat.
• Stir in cheese, reserved cooking water, half-and-half, salt, and pepper.
• Using tongs, transfer pasta to 4 serving plates.
• Pile shrimp and scallops atop pasta and garnish with parsley.

BAY SCALLOPS WITH SPINACH AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook, stirring constantly, for 20 seconds. Add the spinach and toss from time to time until wilted. Drain off the liquid and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the scallops and sauté until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove the scallops from the pan and add the lemon juice and wine. Cook, scraping the bottom of the pan, for 15 seconds.
• Remove from heat, toss in the scallops and season with the remaining salt and pepper to taste. Place a mound of spinach in the center of 4 plates and surround with scallops. Serve immediately.

SCALLOPS WITH ROASTED GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Spoon 3 tablespoons olive oil over the cut sides of the garlic head; wrap tightly in aluminum foil.
• Roast in the preheated oven until the garlic is soft, about 30 minutes; set aside until cool enough to handle.
• Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a saucepan; pour the chicken stock into the saucepan and use a fork to mash the garlic into the stock. Cook the stock over high heat until the liquid is reduced in volume by half, about 10 minutes. Stir the cream into the stock and remove from heat; set aside.
• Melt the butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper; sear in the hot butter and oil mixture until opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat immediately.
• Stir the lemon juice into the cream sauce; spoon immediately onto 2 plates. Arrange the scallops on the plates. Garnish with the parsley to serve.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC BEURRE BLANC

Steps:

• In large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Cook scallops in butter about 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on outside and white and opaque inside. Remove scallops to serving plate; cover to keep warm.
• Add garlic, shallot, wine and vinegar to skillet, stirring to loosen brown particles. Cook until liquid is reduced to less than half. Reduce heat to low; add 4 tablespoons butter. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter; cook and stir until sauce is thickened and creamy.
• Press sauce through fine strainer; discard solids. Pour sauce over scallops. Serve immediately.

SEA SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place the scallops in a bowl, and add the milk. Stir to coat, and let stand briefly.
• Place the flour in a flat dish. Add salt and pepper; blend well. Drain the scallops, and dredge them in the flour mixture. Place the flour-coated scallops in a large sieve. Shake to remove any excess flour. Scatter the scallops onto a sheet of foil or wax paper so that they do not touch, or they may stick together.
• Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the garlic, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Add the vinegar, and bring to a sizzle. Simmer for 2 minutes.
• Heat the vegetable oil over high heat in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the scallops in one layer. Add the scallops, and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Spoon equal portions of the scallops onto warm plates, and pour some of the tomato sauce over each portion. Sprinkle each with an equal amount of chopped basil or parsley, and serve with noodles.

GARLIC SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Wash the scallops and pat dry well with a paper towel.
• Cook the pasta in salted water, drain and toss with 1 tbsp of oil to keep it from sticking.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in frying pan, add the garlic and cook for a few seconds. Add wine, and lemon juice and remove from the heat.
• Season the scallops with salt and pepper and grill for about a minute on each side, or until just cooked.
• Gently reheat the garlic mixture, add the rocket and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or until wilted.
• Toss through the pasta with the remaining oil, and scallops.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ROASTED-GARLIC SABAYON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut top 1/4 inch off heads of garlic to expose cloves. Place garlic heads on large sheet of foil. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over garlic and wrap loosely but completely in foil; place packet directly on oven rack and roast until very soft, about 45 minutes. Cool. Squeeze garlic from skins into bowl. Using fork, mash roasted garlic until smooth.
• Heat 3 teaspoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. For sea scallops: Sear half at a time until brown and just opaque in center, about 1 minute per side. For bay scallops: Sauté half at a time until opaque, stirring frequently, about 1 1/2 minutes per batch. Transfer to plate. Tent with foil to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, bring clam juice and vermouth to boil in small saucepan; remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Whisk egg yolks and 2 tablespoons roasted garlic puree in large metal bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in clam juice mixture. Place bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bowl to touch water) and whisk until sabayon is thick and creamy and thermometer registers 160°F, about 3 minutes. Remove bowl from over water. Whisk in parsley, tarragon, and chives. Season sabayon with salt and pepper.
• Divide arugula among 4 warm plates; place scallops atop arugula. Spoon sabayon over scallops and serve.

SCALLOPS SAUTéED WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Dry scallops gently with paper towel.
• Heat oil in medium pan.
• Add butter.
• While butter melts, dredge each scallop in flour on both sides.
• When butter is starting to foam, add scallops to pan.
• Cook until scallops are barely browned on both sides and starting to feel firm, about 1-2 minutes per side for the initial browning. (This will depend on the thickness of your scallops.
• When both sides are browned slightly, add garlic.
• Lower heat a little.
• Season with salt and pepper as desired, and cook about 2 minutes more.
• Stir or shake the pan so the garlic is all around the scallops.
• Serve.

COQUILLES ST JACQUES A LA PROVENCALE - SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Wash and dry the scallops and separate the coral from the white flesh.
• Peel and smash the garlic.
• Melt half the butter in a saucepan and cook the white flesh very gently for 10 minutes, until tender.
• Season to taste.
• Place on paper towel and keep hot between two plates over a pan of hot water.
• Pour out the butter from the pan, wipe it out with paper and add the remaining butter and the coral, cook for 1 minute only on each side.
• Add the white flesh and the herbs and garlic, leave over the heat just long enough to mix thoroughly and divide between the heated shells, (plates).
• Serve immediately with a dry rose wine.

VEAL SCALLOPS WITH PARSLEY, LEMON AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Combine minced parsley, grated lemon peel and garlic in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Season veal with salt and pepper. Add veal to skillet; sauté until golden brown and just cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Transfer veal to large plate. Add vermouth to skillet; boil 1 minute, scraping up browned bits. Add half of parsley mixture and any accumulated juices from plate and boil 1 minute longer . Spoon sauce over veal. Sprinkle remaining parsley mixture over and serve.

SCALLOPS WITH SPICY GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in medium saucepan of boiling salted water 1 minute. Drain.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; sauté until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Add onion; stir 1 minute. Add soy sauce, sake, hon-dashi and cayenne; simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Add scallops to skillet and sauté until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus and toss until heated through, about 1 minute. Add sauce and simmer 1 minute.
• Divide between 2 plates and serve.

SCALLOPS WITH GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS-WEIGHT WATCHERS

Steps:

• Spray the rack of a broiler pan with nonstick spray and preheat the broiler.
• Combine all ingredients except scallops in a large bowl then add the scallops and toss to cover.
• Place the scallops on the broiler rack in a single layer and lightly spray with nonstick spray. Broil 4 inches from the heat until golden brown, about 4 min., (do NOT turn).

BAKED SCALLOPS AND MUSHROOMS IN GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse the scallops in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Remove the stems from the mushrooms and reserve both the stems and caps.
• Brush a shallow (8- to 9-inch diameter) baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil; preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Toss the scallops with the flour and arrange them with the mushroom caps in a single layer in the dish.
• Pour the wine into the dish along the edge.
• Finely chop the mushroom stems and mix them with the bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, pepper flakes and salt. Sprinkle this mixture over the scallops and mushrooms.
• Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
• Bake in the heated oven until the mushrooms are soft and scallops are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
• Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
• To reheat, loosely cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven.