Scallops Provencal
Scallops Provençal is a classic French dish featuring tender scallops sautéed in butter, garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs like parsley. Inspired by the flavors of Provence, it often includes tomatoes, lemon, and sometimes a touch of cream for richness. This light yet elegant dish is typically served with crusty bread, rice, or pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh bay or sea scallops
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- All-purpose flour, for dredging
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots (2 large)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 lemon, cut in 1/2
Instructions
- If you're using bay scallops, keep them whole. If you're using sea scallops, cut each 1 in half horizontally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss with flour, and shake off the excess.
- In a very large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over high heat until sizzling and add the scallops in 1 layer. Lower the heat to medium and allow the scallops to brown lightly on 1 side without moving them, then turn and brown lightly on the other side. This should take 3 to 4 minutes, total. Melt the rest of the butter in the pan with the scallops, then add the shallots, garlic, and parsley and saute for 2 more minutes, tossing the seasonings with the scallops. Add the wine, cook for 1 minute, and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 28gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 381mgSugar: 1g
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