Creamy Garlic Butter Scallop Bowl
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Creamy Garlic Butter Scallop Bowl. This elegant dish features perfectly seared scallops drenched in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over fluffy rice. Ready in under 30 minutes, this gourmet meal is ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. Customize it with your favorite seafood or spice level, making it versatile enough for any occasion. With its luxurious taste and beautiful presentation, this bowl promises to elevate your dining experience!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 1 pound sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; cook until smooth.
- Divide cooked rice into bowls, top with scallops, and drizzle with creamy garlic butter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg