Sauteed Garlic Scallops in Caper-Lemon Alfredo

Just came up with this one tonight. I served it over linguine. I made it for my wife, and now she just can't stop raving about it. She liked it so much, she wanted me to write it down for all eternity... Hmm, I think I do all the work around here. Ha!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 520 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup white wine
• 1 pound scallops
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• ½ medium onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 5 cloves garlic, divided
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley, or as desired

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Smash 2 cloves of garlic; dice or slice the other three. Wash scallops and thoroughly dry on paper towels. Rub smashed garlic over scallops and season with salt.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil. Cook scallops in batches until lightly crusted and firm, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 3

Pour water and white wine into the hot skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Heat remaining oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add onion and season with salt and pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the minced garlic and cook until mixture is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to the first skillet and heat over low heat.

Step 5

Add cream and remaining butter; heat until it starts to bubble. Stir in lemon zest and juice and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the scallops and capers; warm for about 30 seconds. Plate scallops and sauce; top with Parmesan cheese and parsley.