15+ Best Scallop Recipes

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Whether you’re looking for a scallops dinner recipe, how to cook scallops, or scallop appetizers, these 15+ Best Scallop Recipes are for you!

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Looking for easy scallop recipes? Here are 15+ Best Scallop Recipes that will knock your socks off!

Scallops can be intimidating, but once you learn how to make them they will become your favorite protein to make.

They cook in less than 5 minutes and instantly elevate any dish. They’re also a rich source of protein!

My favorite way to cook them is on a non-stick skillet with a little bit of butter and olive oil.

With their mild flavor, they make the perfect companion to just about anything. From pasta to caviar, scallops will pair with it all!

Seared Scallops Recipe
Pan seared scallops are quite simple once you learn the trick to cooking them perfectly, and they only take 5 minutes to cook!
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seared scallops on a black plate
Low Carb Seared Scallops And Spaghetti Squash Recipe
A restaurant quality spaghetti squash recipe with seared scallops that looks and sounds fancy, but is so easy to make! From stove top to table top in 30 minutes!
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Seared scallops over spaghetti squash in a bowl
Linguine With Clams
Linguine With Clam Sauce is an easy to make pasta recipe masquerading as fancy restaurant fare. Soak up the white wine sauce with a few pieces of warm bread!
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Linguine With Clam sauce in a white bowl topped with scallops
Beet Pappardelle With Scallops
Beet Pappardelle With Scallops is so creamy and delicious. It's an easy way to impress any guest!
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beet pappardelle with scallops on a white plate
Dried Scallops Fried Rice
Dig into this Dried Scallop and Egg White Fried Rice loaded with crispy golden scallop threads and fluffy egg white clouds!
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dried scallops fried rice on a white plate
Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder
Nova Scotia seafood chowder is rich, creamy, and loaded with fresh seafood! It’s a versatile soup you can make with any fresh or frozen seafood you like.
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Seared Scallop With Mushroom Risotto
A perfectly seared scallop atop earthy, creamy mushroom-laden risotto… A perfect starter course for a special occasion, or a main dish with additional scallops!
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scallops over mushroom risotto on a white plate with asparagus
Scallop Ceviche
If you are a seafood lover, this Scallop Ceviche is perfect for you. A delightful and light Mexican appetizer. Perfect for summer or special occasions.
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Scallop Shrimp Pasta
This scallop shrimp pasta with burst cherry tomatoes is perfect for not only quick and simple weeknight meals but also fancy date night dinners. It is so flavorful with sweetness from fresh seafood and umami from burst tomatoes.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops
These bacon wrapped scallops in the air fryer are fantastic as an appetizer or an entree!
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Pan Fried Scallops With Herb Butter
You only need a handful of ingredients to make these amazing pan-fried scallops! Serve with the spiced herby butter sauce on their half shell and prepare to impress.
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scallops in their shell on a blue plate
Scallop Alfredo With Pumpkin
This scallop alfredo with pumpkin is made with creamy, delicious pumpkin and Parmesan pasta sauce, fettuccine noodles, and seared sea scallops.
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Grilled Scallops Polenta
These gluten-free grilled scallops with grilled corn and herb oil polenta recipe is a great bbq recipe.
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Grilled Scallops With Tomatillo Plum Salsa
These grilled scallops are simply prepared and topped with a fresh summery tomatillo plum salsa for a delicious light meal.
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Spicy Scallop Shooters
A succulent, perfectly seared scallop sits pretty atop a spicy, sweet, salty mango margarita… Spicy Scallop Shooters is a perfect starter or tapas dish for a party or special occasion dinner!
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scallop shooters on a black tray

What Is A Scallop?

A scallop is a type of mollusk, which means the interior muscle is surrounded by two shells⁠—just like oysters, clams, and mussels.

There are two types: sea scallops and bay scallops. I prefer sea scallops because they are larger, more tender, and very sweet.

Where To Buy Scallops

When buying scallops, you’ll want to look for the best quality you can find. The fresher they are, the better they’ll taste.

I always look for dry packed sea scallops because they have the sweetest taste. If you see the scallops sitting in a murky liquid, you can expect them to shrink when cooking.

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  1. Tamara Andersen says:

    Scallops are one of my very favorite ingredients, and you’ve gathered some amazing recipes for them! Thanks for including my scallop shooters, and scallops with mushroom risotto! Sharing!