Here’s the complete recipe for Pan-Seared Scallops in Garlic Herb Cream Sauce:
Description
Tender, golden-browned scallops served in a rich and creamy garlic herb sauce, infused with fresh thyme and parsley. This dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 20 minutes — perfect for romantic dinners, special occasions, or a gourmet treat at home. 🍽️✨
📝 Ingredients
- 12 large sea scallops, patted dry
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (plus extra sprigs for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the scallops
- Pat scallops completely dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the scallops
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops in a single layer, leaving space between them.
- Sear for 1.5–2 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized.
- Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
- Make the garlic herb cream sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in broth, scraping up any browned bits, and let reduce by half.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in parsley and thyme; season with extra salt and pepper if needed.
- Combine and serve
- Return scallops to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer for 1 minute to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and serve hot with crusty bread, pasta, or rice.