Scallops are one of the easiest ways to bring restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen in minutes. Sweet, tender, and versatile, they can be seared, baked, or grilled to perfection.

These recipes range from light and fresh to rich and indulgent — all ready to impress without the fuss.

🍋 Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter

Golden crust, tender inside, and zesty sauce.

Ingredients:

• Sea scallops
• Olive oil + butter
• Garlic
• Lemon juice + zest
• Parsley
• Salt, pepper

Instructions:

1. Pat scallops dry and season.
2. Heat oil until shimmering, sear scallops 2–3 min per side.
3. Remove; add butter, garlic, lemon to pan.
4. Spoon sauce over scallops and garnish with parsley.

👉 Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Recipe

🥓 Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Smoky, savory, and bite-sized.

Ingredients:

• Large scallops
• Bacon slices
• Toothpicks
• Maple syrup or honey (optional glaze)

Instructions:

1. Wrap scallops with bacon, secure with toothpicks.
2. Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes.
3. Brush with maple or honey for extra glaze.
4. Serve hot as an appetizer.

👉 Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Recipe

🌿 Garlic Herb Scallops over Pasta

A full meal with buttery, garlicky richness.

Ingredients:

• Scallops
• Spaghetti or linguine
• Garlic, butter
• White wine
• Parsley, basil
• Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta until al dente.
2. Sear scallops in butter, remove.
3. Make sauce with garlic, wine, herbs, and butter.
4. Toss pasta in sauce, top with scallops and Parmesan.

👉 Garlic Herb Scallops over Pasta Recipe

🥗 Seared Scallop Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Light, fresh, and colorful.

Ingredients:

• Scallops
• Mixed greens
• Orange segments
• Avocado slices
• Olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, honey

Instructions:

1. Sear scallops in olive oil until golden.
2. Whisk oil, vinegar, Dijon, and honey into dressing.
3. Toss greens with citrus, avocado, and vinaigrette.
4. Top with scallops and serve immediately.

👉 Seared Scallop Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

🌶️ Spicy Cajun Scallops

Bold, smoky, and quick.

Ingredients:

• Scallops
• Cajun seasoning
• Olive oil
• Lemon wedges

Instructions:

1. Season scallops generously with Cajun spice.
2. Sear in hot oil for 2–3 minutes per side.
3. Serve with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

👉 Spicy Cajun Scallops Recipe

🧄 Garlic Butter Scallops with Rice

Simple, cozy, and weeknight-friendly.

Ingredients:

• Scallops
• Butter, garlic
• Cooked rice or risotto base
• Parsley
• Parmesan (optional)

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in skillet, add garlic.
2. Sear scallops until golden.
3. Serve over rice, spooning garlic butter on top.
4. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

👉 Garlic Butter Scallops with Rice Recipe

🧾 Final Thoughts: Seafood Elegance Made Easy

Scallops cook in minutes, making them one of the best quick-fix proteins that feel like fine dining. Whether wrapped in bacon, tossed with pasta, or spiced with Cajun heat, they deliver luxury with little effort.

Pro tip: Always pat scallops dry before cooking — moisture is the enemy of a good sear.

🦐 More Coastal Seafood Recipes

From cozy casseroles to zesty grilled fish and elegant seafood pastas, this collection of Seafood Recipes covers every ocean-inspired craving — whether you’re planning a dinner party or a quick weeknight win.

• 🐟 Classic Seafood Dish Recipes – Think pan-seared salmon with lemon dill and timeless coastal favorites.
• 🦞 Delicious Seafood Boil Recipes – Spicy, saucy boils packed with crab, shrimp, and corn. The ultimate feast.
• 🍝 Seafood Pasta Recipes – Elegant and indulgent, like shrimp linguine in a white wine sauce.
• 🍤 Shrimp Recipes – Versatile, fast, and flavor-packed; smoky grills to sizzling stir-fries
• 🐟 Salmon Recipes – Baking & grilling to bowls, pastas, and more — healthy, flavorful, and easy to make/
• 🦞 Seafood Casseroles – Bubbly, Buttery & Oven-Ready. Comfort food meets coastal flavor.
• 🥣 Flavorful Seafood Soups – Rich chowders, bisques, and broth-based favorites.
• 🍽️ Easy Seafood Dinner Recipes – Quick, delicious, easy recipes bring bold flavor with minimal prep and cleanup
• 🥗 Healthy Seafood Recipes – Light, fresh & packed with protein and omega-3s with bright, satisfying flavor
• 🍚 Risotto Recipes with Seafood – Creamy, silky rice dishes meet the richness of the sea.
• 🌊 Seafood Stews – Mediterranean, Latin to classic American, hearty stews with satisfying depth in your bowl.
• 🍝🧀 Seafood Lasagna – Lasagna meets the sea in these rich and satisfying delicious twist classic bakes.