Sauteed Garlic Scallops in Caper-Lemon Alfredo

Description

Just came up with this one tonight. I served it over linguine. I made it for my wife, and now she just can’t stop raving about it. She liked it so much, she wanted me to write it down for all eternity… Hmm, I think I do all the work around here. Ha!

Ingredients

  • 5 cloves garlic, divided
  • 1 pound scallops
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • ½ medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley, or as desired

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 4

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