Name: Chili-Garlic Scallops with Crispy Sage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound large sea scallops; 12 leaves fresh sage; 4 cloves garlic; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoon butter; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 whole lemon

Chili-Garlic Scallops with Crispy Sage

weeknightseafoodspicyelegant

10 minPrep15 minCook2Serves

Ingredients

1 poundlarge sea scallops (about 12 scallops)
12 leavesfresh sage
4 clovesgarlic
½ teaspoonred pepper flakes
3 tablespoonolive oil
2 tablespoonbutter
½ teaspoonkosher salt
¼ teaspoonblack pepper
1 wholelemon

Prep

01
Mince 4 cloves garlic.
02
Cut 1 lemon into wedges.

Method

01
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
02
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until smoking, about 2 minutes.
03
Working in two batches, sear the scallops 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
04
Return the skillet to medium heat with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil.
05
Add the sage leaves and fry until crispy, about 1 minute. Transfer to a paper towel.
06
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the oil, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
07
Return the scallops to the pan along with the butter, tossing gently for 1 minute until coated and heated through.
08
Divide scallops among plates, top with crispy sage, and squeeze fresh lemon juice over each portion.

Spice Tips

For more heat, increase the red pepper flakes to 3/4 teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne. A touch of fresh thyme or rosemary complements the sage beautifully. A splash of white wine or sherry in the final pan adds richness—add it just before the butter.