Sauteed Scallops

48 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 10 min

“A very simple recipe for how delicious it is! Just crush the garlic with the side of a chef's knife blade instead of chopping it, and using whole sprigs of rosemary allows them to be easily removed before serving.” - by Pati

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 pound scallops

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Original recipe yields 2 servings

Directions

In a medium size saucepan melt butter over medium-high heat. Add crushed garlic and whole sprigs of rosemary to the saucepan. Add scallops, cook for 2 minutes on each side (or until desired consistency). Remove the garlic and rosemary from pan. Serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (2 total)

Calories
409 cal
20%

Fat
24.8 g
38%

Carbs
6.5 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Valerie

Jan. 24, 2008

"GREAT recipe! I've made scallops this way for years... with a few minor changes. I salt & pepper the scallops, drizzle with a little olive oil and marinate the scallops with a lot more chopped fresh g..." See morearlic & rosemary. Spray the pan with non stick spray and place the scallops in one at a time (don't dump them in with the juice or you'll end up "boiling" the scallops) and cook 2-4 minutes each side, depending on size. The jumbo sea scallops have the best flavor, just be sure to rinse them well. "

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ALMAHOUSE

Jan. 2, 2004

"Very good and quick. Suggest heating a Tablespoon of oil in pan before add ing butter so that butter does not burn...." See more"

PRINCESSJORDAN

Feb. 14, 2003

"THIS RECIPE WAS GREAT. I USED A LITTLE BIT MORE GARLIC AND A LITTLE LESS ROSEMARY. IT WAS PERFECT. JUST BE CAREFULL NOT TO OVER COOK THE SCALLOPS BECAUSE THEY WILL TURN OUT RUBBERY...." See more"

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