Jessica Witt

Don&rsquo;t be intimidated to prepare sweet, juicy scallops at home &mdash; they cook up in minutes and will bring elegance to any dish in a few simple steps.

Mouth-Watering Seared Scallop Recipes for Your Next Seafood Fix

quick and easy

The Barefoot Contessa knows how to wow a crowd while keeping things fuss-free. Proof: this 15-minute sea scallop dish beautifully dressed up with butter, white wine, lemon and other fresh seasonings.

Scallops Provencal

Barefoot Contessa

Scallops-Provencal

This vibrant apricot and caper salsa would be delectable on any fish, but it really brings out the sweetness of these golden scallops.

Seared Scallops with Ginger Carrot Purée and Apricot Caper Salsa

dinner

Searing scallops can be a daunting task, but if you follow these simple steps you&rsquo;ll be an expert in no time.

Perfectly Seared Scallops

Serve these scallops over rice noodles or risotto for an elegant and delicious meal.

Pan-Seared Scallops in Saffron Cream Sauce

Delicate onion flavour from the leeks is enhanced by the hint of anise from the tarragon, which pairs perfectly with the beautifully caramelized scallops.

Pan Seared Scallops with Leek and Tarragon Creme