12 Irresistible Scallop Recipes That Taste Like Fine Dining
If you’ve ever splurged on scallops at a fancy restaurant, you know just how luxurious and tender they can be. The good news? You don’t have to make a reservation—or spend a fortune—to enjoy them at home. These 12 irresistible scallop recipes bring that fine dining flavor straight to your kitchen, with surprisingly simple steps and ingredients. From buttery pan-seared scallops to creamy pastas and light, citrusy ceviches, there’s something here for every seafood lover.
Baked Scallops
These easy-baked scallops have a crispy, golden-brown Parmesan coating, while the scallops are buttery and tender. Sea scallops taste heavenly when baked in the oven, and it’s a simple main course or appetizer that can be made in less than 30 minutes!
Garlic Butter Boiled Scallops
Garlic Butter Boiled Scallops are quick and easy! Boiling them keeps the scallops moist and tender. They’re then dressed with herb and garlic butter, plus a squeeze of lemon juice.
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Looking for an easy seafood appetizer? You’ll love these sea scallops wrapped in bacon! You might also know that as devils on horseback.
Scallion Pesto Scallop Pasta
Scallion Pesto Scallop Pasta with Swiss chard is one of those “special night” meals that looks like it should belong on a restaurant table but is easy to make at home!
Bechamel Baked Scallops
Most people think of searing scallops, but they are also great baked and this recipe uses both techniques to get maximum flavor and texture. Smothered in a spiced Bechamel sauce, they are a great way to prepare scallops for a dinner party, special occasion or holiday.
Bacon Jam Scallops
Bacon Jam Scallops are an easy scallop appetizer recipes perfect for holiday entertaining. Flaky Puff Pastry topped with sweet and salty bacon jam, succulent scallop and scallions is easy, flavorful and sophisticated.
Scallops with Chorizo and Pea Purée
This starter of pan seared scallops with chorizo are a real favourite in our house. We just love scallops and they pair beautifully with the salty spiciness of chorizo sausage. They are served on a minted pea purée, which complements the sweetness of the shellfish and is easily made with frozen peas. The whole dish can be made in 15 minutes from start to finish, which makes it perfect for entertaining guests or a special meal at home. Bon appétit!
Grilled Scallops
These grilled scallops are so full of flavor! They’re easy to cook and only need a few seasoning ingredients to taste irresistibly tender and savory. It’s a fun summer dinner idea, served over a bed of rice, couscous or orzo.
Lemon Butter Seared Scallops
This Lemon Butter Seared Scallops recipe is a restaurant quality meal that can be on the table in as little as fifteen minutes. Perfectly golden pan seared sea scallops in a lemon butter sauce turns an ordinary meal to dining in elegance.
Air Fryer Frozen Scallops
Learn the BEST way to cook frozen scallops with this quick and easy Air Fryer Frozen Scallops recipe. Enjoy crispy, flavorful scallops straight from frozen in 15 minutes or less using your air fryer or Ninja Foodi to make delicious seafood meals in no time.
Scallop ceviche
Scallop ceviche is really easy to make but feels like an indulgent restaurant-style appetizer. Citrusy and with a hint of heat, it’s light & delicious.
Scallop and chorizo stacks
These scallop and chorizo stacks are a little taste of Spain, between the chorizo, piquillo peppers and Manchego cheese. Easy to make and delicious flavors.
