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
- 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 optional
- cooked pasta or rice for serving
Method
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 cook for another 2–3 minutes until opaque. Remove and set 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 until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and lemon juice (or vinegar), and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Lower the heat, add the heavy cream, crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return the scallops to the skillet, warming them in the sauce for 1 minute.
- Serve the scallops over cooked pasta or rice, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories450kcalCarbohydrates25gProtein22gFat30gSaturated Fat15gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat10gCholesterol80mgSodium400mgPotassium600mgFiber2gSugar5gVitamin A500IUVitamin C5mgCalcium100mgIron2mg