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Seared Scallops With Whiskey Cream Sauce

By Paula | 167 Comments

Scallops make me swoon. The only scallops I’ve ever met that I didn’t like are overcooked scallops. There is a fine line between ridiculous (as in you want to lick the plate they’re so good) and rubbery.  I love them because they’re sweet, succulent and when you sear them my knees buckle. A little butter, a little olive oil, a simple sprinkling of  sea salt and pepper and you’re halfway there.  Honestly they would be just fine like this but I am saucy ehem a sauce girl so we press forward. With whiskey. And cream. And butter. Because I love you.

 

You’re welcome! You can also thank Land O’Lakes. Why? Well because they’ve made things a whole lot easier in the kitchen for those of us that LURVE butter and olive oil. How you ask? They’ve COMBINED butter and olive oil and sea salt. Can you hear the music? Pretty stinking genius if you ask me! Have you tried it? I’m smitten.

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Disclaimer: The author received a gift package from Land O’Lakes, including two cookbooks, a whisk, a slotted spoon, tongs and a full-value coupon redeemable for LAND O LAKES® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt, for recipe development and review purposes. One winner will receive the same gift package. All opinions are my own. Always have been. Always will be.

 

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Comments

  3. Lisa Bailey says

    Those scallops look terrific. I posted, tweeted and pinned as requested. Now I need to cook these beauties.

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  4. susan @thefoodmaven says

    i would use this product when sauteing whole green beans with fresh garlic & lemon zest… it would save a couple of steps. and i’m about simplicity!
    the scallops look amazing, saucy girl;)

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  5. Teresa says

    I have some squash fresh from my garden that would taste great sauteed with onions in the olive oil and a little sea salt. Or I could steam the squash and add Land O’Lakes Butter and sea salt. Yummy!

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  6. Marcia says

    Well, I’d try the butter/olive oil/sea salt on those scallops for sure! But it would also be great with Chicken Picatta! Yum!

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  17. Lee Hughes says

    Land O’Lakes butter with olive oil and sea salt would be perfect for sauteing fresh vegetables! I’d also use it to make sauces for fish or seafood.

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  25. heidi @foodiecrush says

    Scallops are an all time favorite of mine and I totally agree with you on the sad events when you take a bite of one that’s overcooked. What a waste. I’ve had scallops with a sauce similar to this one, it sounds sooo good. Will definitely add it to the docket.

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  28. Katie says

    I bet it would taste great with some steamed veggies or drizzled over some popcorn with some herbs and an extra sprinkle of sea salt!

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  29. MommyNamedApril says

    I would make some zucchini noodles and sauté them with the butter and some garlic. Delish!

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  30. Kristen M says

    Okay, so not the most creative “recipe” but I’d totally use this on a baked potato.

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  32. amy @ uTryIt says

    I would use the Land O’Lakes Butter with Olive Oil and Sea Salt to saute some wild mushrooms…hm…drooling. I love your seared scallops too. Can’t wait to try.

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  38. Teslaca says

    At this time of year, butter gets a workout in my kitchen with all the wonderful fresh vegetables. I haven’t seen this butter/oil combination product in my store, but would love to try it for pan-frying all sorts of vegetables.

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  49. Cassie says

    Oh girl, scallops make me swoon too. And so do the Land o’ Lakes half sticks of butter, so brilliant! And this sauce has me drooooling! Love it!

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  75. Kate says

    I LOVE the new land I lakes butter with olive oil and sea salt! I use it on fish or a good crusty bread. Or both!

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  94. Gail says

    I would use it to saute lump crab cakes – YUMMM – follow everything i should & tweeted & pinned (all new stuff for this old gal – lol)

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  95. Rhonda Desgranges says

    I would use the Land O Lakes butter paired with some home made fresh bread. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  102. Rhonda Desgranges says

    I repinned the scallops photo & recipe on pinterest via
    Rhonda Gaines Desgranges

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  105. Carolsue says

    I would use it to make Chicken Scallopini (the lemon sauce calls for butter)
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  114. Leslie says

    I would like to use this to saute things like mushrooms, onions, and/or potatoes. Maybe grilled sandwiches would be good, too.

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  134. Renee Richardson says

    I would love it for a yummy chicken alfredo. Thanks for the awesome giveaway 🙂

    Renee
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  143. Raakhee says

    I think I would use it on every savoury item like baked potato,toast,few Indian dishes. I think make everything tasty. 🙂

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  163. Lisa Bailey says

    Made these scallops for Easter Lunch. Paired with Vegetable Paella and white wine—ohmy! Scallops were perfect and the sauce a nice touch.

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  164. kazy says

    Hi, this looks really good and I don’t know it’s my computer, which I really don’t think it is, but I do not see any ingredients listed for this recipe only the directions on how to cook it. There’s no quantities for how many scallops, how much butter, whiskey, garlic or cream. I linked to the shopping list but only got the computer language coding symbols. Tried to open this page up in Explorer and got a blank. It seems the last comment was made 6 yrs ago, but I sure would love to try this recipe. Thanks.

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