Seafood lovers brace yourselves, these sauces for scallops will leave you drooling!
Scallops are not your run-of-the-mill shellfish. They are a buttery delicacy that only deserves the best sauce to match.
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As a scallop lover, it is my duty to share these scallop sauce recipes.
However, the hardest part is deciding where to start.
There is miso sauce for an Asian touch and tomato cream for lovers of Italian food.
Of course, you can never go wrong with classic garlic butter.
From simple enhancements to bold flavors, these scallop sauces will create the perfect bite.
Lemon and butter are great. But if you want big, bold flavors, you need this red pepper sauce.
Roasted red peppers serve as the backbone with their sweet, smoky flavor.
Right there are the chickpeas, which give it a thick consistency.
For seasoning, add lemon juice, garlic, chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.
While I'm sure it's obvious, you also need the two musts of the sauce: salt and pepper.
Garlic Butter Sauce is a foolproof accompaniment to any type of seafood. That includes big fat scallops.
The combination of freshness, richness and pungency is the ultimate decadent touch.
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And you can't help but love the simplicity.
Other than salt and pepper, you only need four ingredients and less than 10 minutes. Oh, and a saucepan, too.
Saffron is a remarkable spice that is sweet, earthy, and floral.
With complexity like that, you know it's an excellent sauce.
So if you want something unique and creamy, you get that and more with this sauce.
It starts with alliums sautéed in a roux followed by milk and white wine.
Whisk in the saffron water and add a touch of chili powder.
Although not too much. You don't want the spiciness to mask the saffron.
Brisk, flavorful and creamy, the flavor notes here are precisely what your scallops are missing.
This sauce has that tempting factor you want with as little fuss as you want. I'm talking 5 minutes!
The hardest part of this recipe is gathering the five ingredients you need.
So you can see how really easy it is to do.
This easy sauce is also a fantastic combination for chicken, salads, and grilled vegetables.
This sauce has some depth to it! It's guaranteed to give your scallops some personality.
Fire Roasted Tomatoes have great flavor. Fennel, garlic, onion, oregano, Parmesan, basil, and cream add layers.
Come to think of it, it also makes a terrific sauce for gnocchi.
Whether you are making seafood pasta or just need a sauce, this is a must try.
Turn up the umami factor with miso sauce. This is a great option to give your scallops an Asian twist.
It is spicy, light, sweet and tasty.
It is a wonderful complementary sauce to the delicate flavor of the scallops. Play with the salty, savory and sweet notes like a dream.
Plus, you only need four ingredients.
For a bolder take, use red miso. Otherwise, stick with white miso.
If you are in the mood for Mexican seafood, this sauce is perfect for you.
Creamy avocados are combined with lime, jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, and cumin.
You just want to smother your scallops in this avocado sauce. It's so creamy and fresh that it's hard to hold back.
For my part, I say do it. Pile it over those succulent scallops and enjoy!
After all, it's your scallop dish.
If creamy sauces are your jam, meet your new kryptonite.
This sauce is richly creamy, cheesy, garlicky, and flavorful.
There's also a hint of nutmeg for a comforting earthy note.
It takes 20 minutes, so make sure you time it right.
You don't want it to burn and the scallops only need about a minute of heating on each side.
Sweet sesame sauce is another way to give scallops an Asian twist.
Aside from the sweetness, it also has garlic, ginger, and a bit of heat.
Try it on your scallops and it will inspire you to use it for richer things.
Noodles, buddha bowls, white rice, and protein are best with this sauce.
A tablespoon of this hot sauce is all you need to accentuate your scallops.
You can use it as a glaze, sauce, or even as a marinade.
Orange juice and zest will give your scallops a bright touch. The soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sugar balance it all out.
From chicken to salads, this sauce has some variety. It also has that little extra that your scallops need.
The strong bite of Dijon with lemon juice and apple cider will cut through the richness of the scallops.
To keep acidity in check, add maple syrup and fresh herbs.
Spicy, sweet, and fresh, this Dijon sauce is a quick fix to enhance scallops.
The sauce for your scallops was an afterthought? That's not a problem at all with this sauce.
In less than 10 minutes, you can make this easy scallop sauce.
Citrusy, garlicky, and buttery, it's a decadent delight with a fresh hint of parsley. Drizzle it over your scallops for an immaculate pairing.
Not only does it have the right notes for your scallops, but it works with other seafood as well.
It's also good with pasta or as a dipping sauce.
Are you preparing a fancy dinner of scallops for a date night? I only have the sauce for you.
You will want to bathe in this luxurious creation.
It's very buttery, noticeably garlicky, decently cheesy, and perfectly tart thanks to the white wine.
All of that, and it pairs perfectly with succulent scallops.
So go ahead and impress that special someone.
You'll never guess how easy it was to make your seafood dinner.
