Description
A delightful seafood dish featuring tender, seared scallops in a rich and creamy garlic sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound scallops
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Ensure that the scallops are thoroughly pat dry using paper towels.
- Place the scallops in a single layer in the skillet, searing for about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the scallops to a plate and set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet, followed by the minced garlic.
- Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream while whisking continuously.
- Add garlic powder and Italian seasoning, stirring until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Introduce the sun-dried tomatoes and chopped spinach into the sauce, simmering until the spinach wilts.
- Gently add the seared scallops back into the pan and stir to combine.
- Serve the Creamy Tuscan Garlic Scallops over pasta if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, include a splash of lemon juice. Freshly grated parmesan cheese enhances the richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg