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Dinner for 4

Creamy Garlic Scallops

$22.30for 410 minServes 4

Sear scallops, then simmer garlic, cream, wine, lemon, and parsley in one skillet for a quick seafood dinner.

Creamy Garlic Scallops with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Scallops, 1.25 lb$14.99/lb typical1.25 lb$18.74Typical price
Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical1 oz$0.40Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.34Typical price
Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical8.25 oz$1.83Typical price
Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical0.5 oz$0.02Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown$22.30

Swaps

  • Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperWine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

  • 10 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$5.58 per serving$22.30 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/4 lb scallops
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 1/2 cloves garlic
  • 1 pinch salt (optional)
  • 1 pinch cracked pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Steps

  1. Pat the scallops dry and season them with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the scallops for 2 minutes per side, then transfer them to a plate when they reach 145 F.
  4. Melt the butter and cook the garlic for 30 seconds in the skillet.
  5. Add the wine and cream, then simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley, return the scallops, and warm them for 1 minute.

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