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Seared Scallops With Garlic-Ginger Cream Sauce

by Lynne Webb on February 8, 2017 (Updated June 30, 2021) // 2 Comments

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Seared Scallops With Garlic-Ginger Cream Sauce

by Lynne Webb on February 8, 2017 (Updated June 30, 2021) // 2 Comments

Make a quick but elegant sauce for seared scallops with garlic, ginger, half-and-half and a bit of lime.
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Seared Scallops with Garlic Ginger Cream Sauce

Served with a light cream sauce flavored with garlic, ginger and lime, these pan-seared sea scallops make an easy yet sophisticated entrée that works equally well for a quick weeknight meal or special occasion. Try serving with white or brown rice and a quick stir-fry of sugar snap or snow peas.

Seared Scallops with Garlic Ginger Cream Sauce

Seared Scallops With Garlic-Ginger Cream Sauce

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Make a quick but elegant sauce for seared scallops with garlic, ginger, half-and-half and a bit of lime.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time : 25 mins
Total Time : 35 mins
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Ingredients 

  • 1-1/4 lbs dry sea scallops, see notes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, very finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 cup light cream or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 scallions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions 

  • Pat the scallops dry and set aside.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat in a large skillet and add the garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant, 1 minute, then sprinkle with the flour. Combine well and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and light gold in color, about 2 minutes longer.
  • Add the cream and sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved. Slowly stir in the lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Continue cooking until the sauce thickens to a rich, creamy consistency, 3 to 4 minutes more, then stir in the scallions and half of the chopped cilantro. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
  • Wipe out the pan, return it to the stove and add the remaining tablespoon of butter along with the vegetable oil.
  • Turn the heat to medium-high and once hot, add the scallops in a single layer.
  • Note: The scallops need about 3/4-inch of space between them in order to sear properly. If the pan seems overcrowded, cook them in 2 batches.
  • Sear the scallops until they develop a golden crust on the outside, 1-1/2 minutes per side (see notes).
  • To serve, spoon a portion of sauce onto individual serving plates, top with scallops and garnish with the remaining chopped cilantro.

Recipe Notes

About the Scallops:

For best results, choose “dry” sea scallops – 16 to 20 per pound size. Depending on their size, plan on 5 to 6 scallops for each serving.
The word “dry,” when referring to scallops, means that they have not been soaked in the brine-like solution often used to help prevent them from losing their natural moisture. If not clearly marked, ask your fishmonger if the scallops you’re buying are “wet” or “dry.” Use only the “dry” variety in this recipe as you will not be able to sear the “wet” type properly.
Be sure that you work quickly with the scallops and don’t overcook them. When cooked in a moderately hot pan, a minute-and-a-half per side should do it. You are looking for a little bit of a crust around the edges and a creamy colored, slightly translucent center.
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Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Seafood
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Cuisine: American

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Comments

  1. Gigi says

    February 23, 2018 at 11:58 pm

    Friday and it’s Lent,, I wanted something different on my seafood plate tonight!. WOW! this recipe was superb! Loaded with an explosion of flavor it’s amazing! Accompanied with steamed asparagus, rice pilaf and a lovely glass of wine you couldn’t ask for better! I’ll be making a lot more recipes from this web site!

    Thanks to the author!

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  2. The Duo Dishes says

    April 21, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    Who can say no to scallops? They’re so buttery and tasty. This is a nice sauce with a little bite.

    Reply

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