Sea Scallops with Garlic Butter Sauce

Sea Scallops with Garlic Butter Sauce

A restaurant-style dinner made simple at home

There’s something undeniably special about sea scallops. Perfectly seared, golden on the outside, tender and buttery on the inside — they’re the kind of dish people usually save for date night or dining out.

But with the right technique (and the right sauce), scallops are surprisingly easy to master at home.

This Sea Scallops with Garlic Butter Sauce recipe uses Le Sauce & Co. Savory Garlic & Butter Gourmet Sauce to finish the dish with rich, garlicky depth — no beurre blanc, no complicated reductions, no guesswork. Just beautifully seared scallops, finished with a warm drizzle of silky garlic butter gravy.

Elegant, fast, and absolutely worthy of a white tablecloth.

 

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Why Garlic Butter Gravy Is Perfect for Scallops

Scallops already have a natural sweetness and delicate texture. The savory garlic butter gravy:

• Enhances without overpowering
  
  

• Adds richness while keeping the dish balanced
  
  

• Creates a glossy, restaurant-quality finish
  
  

Because the sauce is added at the end, the scallops stay perfectly seared — never soggy.

 

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Sea Scallops with Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

 

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Ingredients

For the Scallops

• 1½ pounds dry sea scallops
  
  

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
  

• 1 tablespoon butter
  
  

• ½ teaspoon salt
  
  

• ½ teaspoon black pepper
  
  

For Serving

• ½ to 1 cup Le Sauce & Co. Savory Garlic & Butter Gourmet Sauce, warmed
  
  

• Lemon wedges
  
  

• Chopped parsley or chives
  
  

Optional sides: Creamy risotto, mashed potatoes, or sautéed spinach

 

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Instructions

1. Prepare the scallops
   Pat scallops very dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
   (Dry scallops = better sear — this step matters.)
   
   

2. Heat the pan
   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter. When the butter is melted and just starting to foam, you’re ready to cook.
   
   

3. Sear the scallops
   Place scallops in the pan in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch.
   Cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until a deep golden crust forms. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until just opaque in the center.
   
   

4. Warm the sauce
   While scallops cook, gently warm Le Sauce & Co. Savory Garlic & Butter Sauce on the stovetop or in the microwave.
   
   

5. Finish and serve
   Transfer scallops to plates and drizzle warm garlic butter gravy over the top. Finish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.
   
   

 

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Pro Tips for Perfect Scallops

• Use dry-packed sea scallops whenever possible
  
  

• Don’t overcrowd the pan — work in batches if needed
  
  

• Resist the urge to move them while searing
  
  

That golden crust is where the magic happens.

 

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Serving Ideas

This dish pairs beautifully with:

• Creamy risotto or polenta
  
  

• Roasted asparagus or broccolini
  
  

• A crisp Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc
  
  

 

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The Takeaway

With Le Sauce & Co. Savory Garlic & Butter Gourmet Sauce, you can turn simple seared scallops into a restaurant-worthy meal in minutes. No complicated sauces. No stress. Just clean technique and rich, savory flavor.

Elegant, indulgent, and shockingly easy — this is seafood night, elevated. 🧄🧈✨