Dinner for 4
Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops
Scallops sear quickly in oil, then finish in a buttery garlic, wine, lemon, and parsley sauce.
Typical price
$20.70for 4 servings
$5.18 per serving$20.70 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Scallops$14.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $18.74Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.34Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.70 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 lb scallops
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 1/2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup parsley
Steps
- Pat the scallops dry and season them with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
- Sear the scallops for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and opaque throughout, reaching 145 F.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, then cook the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the wine and lemon juice, and simmer for 1 minute.
- Return the scallops to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and sprinkle with parsley.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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