Lemon Herb Sauce for Scallops

Here’s how to make an easy sauce for scallops! This Lemon Herb Butter is a quick stir-fry sauce that adds a taste from heaven to seafood.

Looking for an easy and tasty scallop sauce? do we have one for you try that Lemon Herb Sauce! It’s packed with tangy, garlicky flavor and makes scallops taste infinitely better. That’s an understatement because seared scallops taste like hell. surprised ourselves. We created this sauce recipe to accompany our seared scallops method. Honestly, we usually start making this sauce after we sear it. This post has all of the information on our main method… and this one just breaks down the sauce component. You’ll want to bathe in that… promise.

Ingredients for this scallop sauce

This scallop sauce has only 4 ingredients that pack a huge flavor. If you could combine them in one name, we’d call them Lemon Garlic Herb Butter. But since it’s a bit intense, we decided on the herb-lemon sauce. Here’s what you’ll find in this flavorful sauce:

• Salted butter: Salted brings the best salty taste; You can also use unsalted and add a few pinches of salt
• lemon juice: Fees only! Don’t even think about using bottled lemon juice
• Garlic: Fees only! Again, no pot garlic or garlic powder
• Herbs: We used a mixture of tarragon, thyme and parsley. Read on to learn more about herbs…

Which herbs go well with scallops?

There are many fresh herbs that pair well with this seafood, but some are more natural choices than others. For this scallop sauce, you can use the easiest-to-find fresh herbs. Here are the top herbs that go well with scallops:

• Thyme: The subtle thyme flavor and French ambiance make it the best choice for scallops.
• Tarragon: It has a subtle liquorice undertone and a fresh taste. It’s harder to find but worth it.
• Parsley (Italian or flat leaf): The fresh bite of parsley is another natural choice.
• Chives: The fine onion and garlic flavor comes into its own here.
• Basil: The fresh, peppery flavor of basil also pairs well with scallops.

Sear scallops: a few tips

For the full seared scallop tutorial, see Pan Seared Scallops. But if you want a little breakdown of the steps, here’s a cheat sheet:

• Use fresh or frozen scallops.
• Salt the scallops in a solution of water and salt for 10 minutes. This refreshes the taste and flavors the inside of the scallops. (We use this trick with our baked salmon as well.)
• Use a large metal or cast iron skillet. Don’t use anti-stick: it won’t turn brown either!
• Dry the scallops before cooking. Any extra moisture will prevent browning.
• Cook without touching for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and start over. Don’t move the scallops in the pan! Keeping them in one place creates the crispy brown surface.
• Add the sauce for the scallops! Remove the scallops from the pan and then prepare this sauce. Continue reading…

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Prepare the sauce for the scallops right after searing them!

Once you’ve seared the scallops, remove them from the pan and set them aside while you prepare the sauce. Here are some tips to keep in mind when preparing the sauce:

• 1 to 2 minutes cooking time is enough! You will simply melt the butter and let the herbs steep.
• Scrape the bottom with a spatula to release the golden pieces. All those nicely browned chunks of scallop are incorporated right into the sauce. So don’t even think about taking them out of the pan!
• Serve immediately. Then add the scallops and serve. The amount of flavor it infuses is unreal!

Accompaniment of scallops

How do you beautifully combine your scallops in sauce to make a complete meal? Here are some of our favorite ideas for what to serve with scallops:

This scallop sauce recipe is…

Gluten-free and pescetarian (with scallops, of course!).