Sautéed Scallops with White Wine and Chives

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

Perfectly seared scallops in a light white wine sauce, finished with fresh chives for a touch of brightness. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Scallops, Olive oil, Butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Scallops
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1/2 cup White wine
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped Fresh chives
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add scallops in a single layer and cook without moving for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
3. Step 3: Flip scallops and cook for another 2-3 minutes until just opaque in the center. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Pour in white wine and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until liquid reduces by half.
6. Step 6: Return scallops to skillet and toss to coat. Cook for 1 minute more.
7. Step 7: Stir in chopped chives and cook for 30 seconds until wilted. Serve immediately.