These Sea Scallops with Garlic Sauce are simple enough for 1-2-3 Eat! and classy enough for company, making them the perfect recipe to keep in your arsenal, especially for when scallops go on sale or clients come to dinner last minute. Â We served these with Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onion and Twice Baked Cauliflower.


Ingredients
- 1 lb sea scallops thawed if frozen
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1 Tbsp bottled minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 3 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a medium skillet. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add scallops to hot skillet and cook 2-3 minutes per side, or until seared to a golden brown on each side. Remove from skillet and keep warm. In same skillet, melt remaining 3 Tbsp butter. Add garlic, oregano, and basil. Cook until garlic turns golden, stirring frequently. Pour over scallops or, for a creamier sauce, add to blender. Puree, then pour over scallops. Top scallops with chopped fresh parsley.
Oh my! I can’t wait to try this tonight! Now I know what to do with those scallops that my husband bought at Costco!
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