Elegant Scallops with Vodka Cream Sauce
450kcal
Ingredients
For the Scallops
- 1 pound Sea scallops fresh
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 cup Vegetable or seafood broth choose seafood broth for better flavor
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice or white wine vinegar
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
For Serving
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Cooked pasta or rice for serving
Method
Cooking Steps
- Rinse the scallops under cold water and gently pat them dry with paper towels.
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the scallops in a single layer for about 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the scallops and continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes until opaque.
- Remove the scallops and set them aside.
- Sauté the chopped onion in the same skillet for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the broth and lemon juice, letting it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the scallops to the skillet and warm through for 1 minute.
- Serve the scallops over cooked pasta or rice and garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories450kcalCarbohydrates30gProtein25gFat30gSaturated Fat15gPolyunsaturated Fat5gMonounsaturated Fat10gCholesterol100mgSodium600mgPotassium700mgFiber3gSugar5gVitamin A500IUVitamin C10mgCalcium50mgIron2mg