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creamy tuscan garlic scallops
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Creamy Tuscan Garlic Scallops with Turmeric Lime Sauce offer a delightful blend of Italian flavors with a zesty twist. Tender scallops are enveloped in a luscious sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and turmeric, brightened by lime.
Ingredients
- 12 large sea scallops (250g / 9oz): Pat dry for a good sear.
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil: Extra virgin preferred.
- 1 tbsp (14g) butter: Adds richness.
- 3 garlic cloves, minced: Freshly minced is best.
- ยฝ cup (75g) sun-dried tomatoes: Oil-packed, drained.
- 2 cups (60g) baby spinach: Adds freshness.
- ยฝ cup (120ml) heavy cream: For a creamy sauce.
- ยผ cup (25g) Parmesan cheese: Grated, high-quality.
- ยฝ tsp (1g) turmeric: Adds color and flavor.
- 1 tsp lime zest: Bright, citrusy aroma.
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lime juice: Enhances zest.
- Salt and pepper: To taste.
- 1 tbsp (15g) pumpkin seeds: Toasted, for crunch.
- 1 tbsp (5g) parsley (optional): For garnish.
Instructions
- Prepare Scallops: Pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear Scallops: Heat oil and butter, sear scallops 2 minutes per side until golden-brown.
- Sautรฉ Garlic: Sautรฉ minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Wilt Spinach: Add spinach and toss until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Create Sauce: Pour in cream and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Infuse Flavor: Whisk in Parmesan, turmeric, zest, and juice.
- Combine: Return scallops to pan and warm for 1 minute.
- Plate: Spoon sauce, arrange scallops, and garnish.
Notes
For best results, use dry-packed scallops and pat them thoroughly dry before searing. Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing the scallops to ensure even browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 scallops
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg