Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Scallops are the ultimate comfort dish that combines tender scallops with a rich, velvety garlic butter sauce. Enhanced with vibrant cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach, this recipe offers a delightful experience that transports you to an Italian trattoria. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner, it promises to tantalize your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh sea scallops
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by patting scallops dry and gathering all components.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Season scallops with salt and pepper; add to the skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove scallops; add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning until combined. Return scallops and add spinach; simmer for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Finish with lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 170mg