Sauteed Sea Scallops Recipe
Sea scallops sauteed and served in your choice of sauce. Our homemade marinara, fra diavlo (a spicy marinara), or scampi (lemon, butter and white wine sauce)
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Scallops
Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
- 4
Finish and Serve
Remove the scallops from the skillet and place them on a serving platter. Drizzle with your choice of sauce (marinara, fra diavlo, or scampi) and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

