Creamy Tuscan Garlic Scallops
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Creamy Tuscan Garlic Scallops, perfect for a romantic dinner or a special evening at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large sea scallops
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked pasta, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and opaque in the center. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy. Add baby spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking until spinach is wilted.
- Return seared scallops to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and coated in the sauce.
- Serve creamy Tuscan garlic scallops over cooked pasta, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg