Description
Seared Scallops With Cilantro Lime Sauce is a quick and elegant dish that combines tender, perfectly seared scallops with a zesty cilantro lime sauce. This recipe is perfect for impressing guests at a dinner party or enjoying a flavorful weeknight meal. The delicate sweetness of the scallops pairs beautifully with the bright and tangy sauce, creating an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the scallops dry and toss them with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the sauce.
- Serve the seared scallops drizzled with sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 scallops (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg