Lemon Garlic Scallops – Stay At Home Chef

With just a few ingredients and 15 minutes, you can create a dish that looks and tastes like it came straight from a fancy restaurant. Our Lemon Garlic Scallops are seared to golden perfection and smothered in a rich, buttery garlic sauce with just the right touch of light lemony zing. This recipe walks you through quick, easy steps that will get this on your table in no time. We can guarantee that you will be cooking these scallops again and again!

For other seafood recipes, try our Bang Bang Shrimp or our Super Easy Fried Lobster Tails.

Scallops will add so much to any meal you make, but they are so easy to make! Just a few ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, and you have a delicious and versatile protein source ready to go, and our lemon garlic sauce is super easy to make too.

Ingredients notes

• Scallops: Make sure your scallops are dry before using them. Toss them with a paper towel or a clean towel to remove all the moisture, otherwise they may not brown.
• White wine: We like the white wine flavor that this recipe gives, but you can also substitute it for chicken broth if you like.
• Lemon juice: We like to use fresh lemon juice for that extra pack of citrus flavor, but you can also use bottled lemon juice if needed.

Buying fresh scallops

Your best option for buying fresh scallops is to find them at the seafood counter of your local grocery store. You may have the option of buying dry or wet scallops, and we suggest buying dry scallops if possible so they can be easily cleaned. If needed, you can buy prepackaged scallops, but they may have a strong fishy smell and taste.

Cooking Scallops

We love how these scallops are cooked because you get this delicious golden brown crust that gives it great flavor and texture. To get that crust without overcooking the scallops, you need to make sure the scallops are dry by using a clean towel or paper towel before you start cooking them. And you don’t want to crowd your pan as you cook—if needed, you can cook the scallops in batches.

Giving Suggestions

These lemon garlic scallops are versatile, so you can add them to all kinds of dishes. The sauce is so light and flavorful that you don’t need much else, so these scallops work well with pasta or rice. Feel free to mix it up and use these scallops with your favorite sides!