Name: Creamy Garlic Sauce with Grilled Chicken Bites – Easy & Delicious
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb sea scallops, patted dry; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced; 1½ cups heavy cream; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 2 cups baby spinach; Salt and black pepper to taste; Optional: red pepper flakes for heat

Description

Creamy Tuscan Scallops are a restaurant-worthy dinner you can make at home in under 30 minutes! With seared golden scallops nestled in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, this dish is bursting with bold Tuscan flavor. Whether you’re craving Scallop Florentine recipes, scallop and spinach recipes, or elegant scallop meal ideas, this one checks every box. Perfect for date night, family dinner, or just treating yourself midweek!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Scallops:

1 lb sea scallops, patted dry
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce:

2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
1½ cups heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cups baby spinach
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

Prep the Scallops: Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Sear the Scallops: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Sear scallops 2–3 minutes per side until golden and opaque. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce: In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 1 minute.
Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add Spinach: Stir in spinach and let wilt. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Combine and Serve: Return scallops to the pan and spoon sauce over top. Serve hot with pasta, couscous, or crusty bread.

Notes

Make sure scallops are very dry before searing — this helps get that golden crust!
Swap spinach for kale or arugula for a twist.
Add a splash of white wine before the cream for even more depth of flavor.
Serve with linguine, risotto, or couscous for a full Tuscan experience.

Looking for Scallop Salad Recipes Healthy? Serve these scallops over arugula with a drizzle of lemon and olive oil!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Pan-Seared
Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Scallops