Description
A gourmet meal ready in just 30 minutes, featuring seared scallops, tender asparagus, and a rich creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh scallops
- 8 oz asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the asparagus by trimming tough ends and cutting into 2-inch pieces.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Flip the scallops and cook for another 2-3 minutes until opaque, then set aside.
- Sauté asparagus in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until tender, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, bring to a simmer, and stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Thicken for about 2 minutes.
- Return scallops to the skillet to coat with sauce, then serve garnished with parsley and a slice of lemon.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper searing. Pat scallops dry before cooking for the best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: seared scallops, creamy sauce, gourmet meal, quick dinner, seafood recipe