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Pantry Staples ingredient guide
Scallops Recipes
Scallops are sweet, tender shellfish prized for their delicate flavor and quick cooking time. They work beautifully in simple recipes where a golden sear, a buttery sauce, or a bright citrus finish can make them the centerpiece of the dish.
Use scallops in pastas, risottos, seafood stews, salads, tacos, and elegant appetizers. Sea scallops are best for pan-searing and grilling, while smaller bay scallops are ideal for soups, casseroles, and quick sautés.
For the best texture, choose dry-packed scallops when possible and pat them very dry before cooking. A hot pan, minimal movement, and a short cook time help create a caramelized crust while keeping the center tender.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories12 kcal
Protein2g
Fat4g
Carbs18g
Sugar5g
Fiber1g
Sodium4mg
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes
Cooking guide
How to use Scallops in recipes
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The nutrition panel uses reference values per 100g for the ingredient category: Pantry Staples.
Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Scallops
Top published DandyRecipes posts that use this ingredient or one of its internal variants.
40 min
Pan-Seared Scallops with Heirloom Tomatoes, Mashed Potatoes, and Meyer Lemon
Learn how to make restaurant-quality pan-seared scallops at home with this easy recipe featuring heirloom tomatoes, creamy mashed...
50 min
Pan-Seared Scallops with Truffle Mushroom Risotto and Brown Butter Herb Sauce
Indulge in a restaurant-quality dish at home: perfectly seared scallops atop a creamy truffle mushroom risotto, finished with...
50 min
Pan-Seared Scallops with Truffle Mushroom Risotto and Brown Butter Sauce
Indulge in a luxurious dinner of pan-seared scallops atop creamy truffle mushroom risotto, finished with a nutty brown...
50 min
Pan-Seared Scallops with Butternut Squash Risotto and Lemon-Sage Brown Butter
Golden pan-seared scallops atop a creamy butternut squash risotto, finished with a nutty lemon-sage brown butter sauce. A...
10 min
Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce and Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes
Master the art of perfectly seared scallops with a luscious lemon butter sauce, served alongside creamy crème fraîche...
10 min
Pan-Seared Scallops with Truffle Mushroom Risotto and Brown Butter Sauce
Indulge in a luxurious dinner of pan-seared scallops atop creamy truffle mushroom risotto, finished with a nutty brown...
45 min
Seared Scallops with Summer Corn Risotto, Tomatoes, and Chili Lime Butter
This bright and bold summer dish pairs creamy corn risotto with perfectly seared scallops, finished with heirloom grape...
10 min
Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce, Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes, and Chili Roasted Asparagus
Master the art of perfectly seared scallops with a luscious lemon butter sauce, served alongside creamy crème fraîche...
10 min
Pan-Seared Scallops with Truffle Mushroom Risotto and Brown Butter Sauce
Indulge in a gourmet dinner featuring perfectly seared scallops atop a creamy truffle mushroom risotto, finished with a...
5 min
Creamy Lemon Scallop Spaghetti with Burst Tomatoes
Tender pan-seared scallops meet creamy Parmesan sauce with burst tomatoes and fresh herbs in this elegant yet easy...
50 min
Pan-Seared Scallops with Truffle Mushroom Risotto and Brown Butter Herb Sauce
Indulge in a gourmet dinner of pan-seared scallops atop creamy truffle mushroom risotto, finished with a nutty brown...
45 min
Seared Scallops with Creamy Chorizo and Roasted Bell Pepper Spaghetti
Tender seared scallops meet crispy chorizo and al dente spaghetti in a creamy, garlicky tomato sauce with roasted...
10 min
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Scallop Scampi with Spaghetti
This restaurant-quality shrimp and scallop scampi features tender seafood tossed with spaghetti in a garlic herb butter sauce,...
50 min
Seared Scallops with Truffle Mushroom Risotto and Brown Butter Herb Sauce
Pan-seared scallops over creamy truffle mushroom risotto, finished with a nutty brown butter herb sauce.
45 min
Scallops with Corn Risotto, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Chili Lime Butter
A summery risotto loaded with fresh corn and Parmesan, topped with seared scallops and a bright chili lime...
10 min
Tuscan-Style Seafood Cioppino with Garlic Butter Toast
This hearty Italian-American seafood stew combines shrimp and scallops in a rich tomato broth, served with crispy garlic...
50 min
Pan-Seared Scallops with Truffle Mushroom Risotto and Brown Butter Sauce
Indulge in a restaurant-quality dish at home: golden scallops atop creamy truffle mushroom risotto, finished with a nutty...
10 min
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Scallop Spaghetti with Parmesan and Lemon
Tender shrimp and scallops in a rich garlic herb butter sauce, tossed with spaghetti, Parmesan and a hint...
10 min
Lobster Ravioli with Seared Scallops in Sherry Shallot Cream Sauce
Tender lobster ravioli topped with golden seared scallops in a rich sherry shallot cream sauce, finished with fresh...
50 min
Pan-Seared Scallops with Truffle Mushroom Risotto and Brown Butter Sauce
Indulge in a decadent dinner of pan-seared scallops atop creamy truffle mushroom risotto, finished with a nutty brown...
50 min
Seared Scallops with Butternut Squash Risotto and Lemon-Sage Brown Butter
Golden seared scallops atop a creamy butternut squash risotto, finished with a nutty lemon-sage brown butter sauce.
10 min
Spring Shrimp and Scallop Paella with Charred Green Beans and Lemon Aioli
A vibrant spring paella loaded with shrimp, scallops, green beans, bell pepper and peas, finished with a zesty...
10 min
Creamy Mushroom Risotto with Seared Scallops and Crispy Bacon
This surf-and-turf risotto pairs seared scallops and crispy bacon with a creamy mushroom risotto for a luxurious dinner.
5 min
Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Bacon and Scallops in Brown Butter Sage Sauce
Indulge in a restaurant-quality dish at home with this recipe for butternut squash agnolotti paired with crispy bacon,...
45 min
Scallop Summer Risotto with Corn, Tomatoes, and Chili Lime Butter
A vibrant summer risotto topped with seared scallops, heirloom grape tomatoes, Thai basil and a spicy chili lime...
5 min
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Bacon Scallop Pasta
Indulge in a luxurious surf-and-turf pasta featuring seared scallops, crispy bacon and a velvety sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
10 min
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Scallop Pasta with Lemon and Parmesan
Juicy shrimp and tender scallops in a garlic butter sauce with spaghetti, Parmesan and a hint of chili...
10 min
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Scallop Spaghetti with Lemon and Parmesan
This garlic butter shrimp and scallop spaghetti is a quick yet impressive dinner, featuring tender seafood tossed with...
10 min
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Scallop Spaghetti with Parmesan and Lemon
Tender shrimp and scallops in a garlic butter sauce with spaghetti, Parmesan and lemon. A quick and impressive...
10 min
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Scallop Spaghetti with Parmesan and Parsley
Tender shrimp and scallops in a garlic butter sauce tossed with spaghetti, Parmesan and parsley.
5 min
Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Seared Scallops and Bacon in Brown Butter Sage Sauce
Tender butternut squash agnolotti are tossed in a rich brown butter-sage cream sauce with crispy bacon and perfectly...
10 min
Shrimp and Scallop Cioppino with Garlic Toast
A hearty Italian-American seafood stew with shrimp, scallops and a Tuscan-style tomato broth, served with garlic butter toast.
10 min
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Scallop Scampi with Spaghetti
Tender shrimp and scallops in a garlic butter sauce with Parmesan, parsley and lemon, served over al dente...
50 min
Pan-Seared Scallops with Truffle Mushroom Risotto and Brown Butter Sauce
Indulge in a restaurant-quality dish of golden pan-seared scallops atop creamy truffle mushroom risotto, finished with a nutty...
10 min
Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce and Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Master the art of perfectly seared scallops with a luscious lemon butter sauce, served alongside creamy crème fraîche...
10 min
Seared Scallops with Walnut Pesto and Purple Sweet Potato Puree
Golden-seared scallops over velvety purple sweet potato puree, topped with walnut pesto, roasted vegetables and a lemony panko...
Ingredient FAQ
Scallops recipe questions
What can I cook with Scallops?
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How many DandyRecipes use Scallops?
This ingredient page currently links to 53 published DandyRecipes that use scallops or one of its internal ingredient variants.
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