Sautéed Scallops Recipe

Sautéed scallops in butter with crushed garlic and fresh rosemary; a very simple yet incredibly delicious shellfish main dish for two!

Sep 2, 2025 - 09:50
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Sautéed Scallops Recipe
Sautéed Scallops Recipe
Prep Time 5 min
Cook Time 5 min
Serving 2
Difficulty Easy

These sautéed scallops with garlic and rosemary are so delicious! Just crush the garlic with the side of a chef's knife blade instead of chopping it, and use whole sprigs of rosemary to allow them to be easily removed before serving.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 pound scallops

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 409
  • Total Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 136mg
  • Sodium: 530mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 39g
  • Vitamin C: 8mg
  • Calcium: 69mg
  • Iron: 1mg
  • Potassium: 755mg

Directions

1. Step 1

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add crushed garlic and whole sprigs of rosemary.

2. Step 2

Place scallops in skillet and cook until golden brown on one side, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn scallops over and continue to cook until firm and opaque, about 1 or 2 minutes more.

3. Step 3

Remove crushed garlic and rosemary sprigs from the pan before serving.

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