Creamy Tuscan Garlic Scallops: A 30-Minute Gourmet Delight!
A quick and elegant dish featuring scallops in a creamy Tuscan garlic sauce, perfect for a gourmet meal in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season scallops with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Return scallops to the skillet, coating them in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Ensure scallops are dry before searing for a better crust.
- Serve with pasta or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg