That’s why we decided to compile this great collection of Scallop Recipes for you. They can be so versatile, why not enjoy them in a variety of ways. You’ll find tasty appetizers, delectable mains, soups, pastas and more. Cook your way through all these great recipes. Which one will become your new favorite?
1. Scallop Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
This Scallop Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes is one of our favorite new recipes. It’s super quick and easy, in about 20 minutes you have a restaurant quality meal on your table. Get the Recipe
2. Cioppino
Cioppino is a classic Italian-American stew originating in San Francisco. My recipe features an array of seafood in a tasty tomato and wine broth. Get the Recipe: Cioppino
3. Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops
These Lemon Garlic Butter Scallops look super fancy and are enhanced with fresh herbs. They’re great for special occasions and whip up in only 15 minutes! Get the Recipe @ aberdeenskitchen
4. Creamy Tuscan Scallops
Now here’s a decadent delight. Creamy Tuscan Scallops are drenched in a creamy parmesan sauce with garlic, sun dried tomatoes and spinach. Great with some nice crusty bread to sop up the sauce, this recipe belongs in a fancy restaurant. YUMMM… Get the Recipe @ cafedelites
5. Scallops and Grits
Scallops and grits are a great combination, and you’re sure to fall in love with this scallop recipe. It makes an absolutely mouthwatering dish, full of zesty flavors that are cozy and fresh. They’re perfect for a beachside dinner! Get the Recipe @ thebeachhousekitchen
6. Spicy Coconut Curry Scallops
These spicy coconut curry scallops are a flavor combination worth making. The recipe is for an appetizer, but you can easily turn it into a full meal by making a bigger portion. Get the Recipe @ triedandtruerecipe
7. Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Wrapping a meal in bacon has become a popular trend, and that trend combines with scallops in this bacon wrapped scallops recipe. They work as an appetizer or as a main dish, and you can cook them on a grill, broiled, or in an air fryer. Get the Recipe @ spendwithpennies
8. Herbed Garlic Butter Scallops with Lemony Feta Dressing
If you need a quick meal and you’re craving seafood, you should try making these herbed garlic butter scallops with lemony feta dressing. They make a vibrant seafood dish, and they’re colorful, healthy, and super great. Get the Recipe @ halfbakedharvest
9. Seared Scallop Tacos
Another popular trend is turning classic recipes into tacos. It’s popular for a reason, and these seared scallop tacos are absolutely delicious. They also come with pineapple salsa, and they’re served on corn tortillas with pickled onions and a cabbage slaw. Get the Recipe @ thegirlonbloor
10. Pesto Scallop Pasta
This pesto scallop pasta is awesome! The pasta is tossed with a pesto that’s filled with herbs and covered in seared scallops, roasted red peppers and toasted pine nuts. It’s a perfect date night dish, that’s also pretty easy to make. Get the Recipe @ playswellwithbutter
11. Coquille St Jacques
You may have no idea what Coquille St Jacques is, and that’s okay. To clear things up, it’s a seafood dish that’s made with shrimp and scallops. It’s usually a starter dish, so it makes for a great appetizer to a bigger seafood meal. Get the Recipe @ shelovesbiscotti
12. Grilled Scallop and Orange Kebabs
Another fantastic scallop recipe is these grilled scallop and orange kebabs. Once the scallops are prepped, they take only six minutes to make, and they taste fantastic. The dish can be served as an appetizer, or as a full meal. Get the Recipe @ skinnytaste
13. Scallop Chowder
This scallop chowder is deliciously creamy, and it’s made with bay scallops, bacon, and corn. It’s light, easy to make, refreshing, and the perfect comfort food. If that sounds unbelievable, try making it yourself. Get the Recipe @ littlebroken
14. Thai Sweet Chili and Orange Scallops
Next up is this great Thai twist on scallops, a Thai sweet chili and orange scallops recipe. The citrus flavors are combined with the Thai sweet chili sauce, and the fresh cilantro and scallions make a wonderful dish. Get the Recipe @ mygourmetconnection
15. Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon Pasta
Pan searing scallops is a great way to make them even more flavorful than they were before. This recipe does just that, and also adds lemon pasta. It’s a great recipe if you’re looking for an easy to make, restaurant quality meal that also feels a bit fancy. Get the Recipe @ sandravalvassori
16. Honey Garlic Butter Scallops
As you can tell by the name, the next recipe is made up of tasty honey garlic butter scallops. The scallops are pan seared and coated in superb honey garlic butter sauce. It’s quick and easy to make, and it’s sure to become a household staple. Get the Recipe @ therecipecritic
17. Chipotle Lemon Tarragon Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta
If you’re looking for a restaurant quality dish that works great for a family dinner or a date night, then look no further! This Chipotle lemon tarragon scallops with angel hair pasta can be made in under thirty minutes, and they’ve got a touch of spice. Get the Recipe @ saltandlavender
18. Honey Sriracha Scallops
These honey sriracha scallops can only be described as delicious. The scallops are fresh and untreated, and they’re covered in a sticky, sweet, savory, and slightly spicy honey sriracha sauce. They’re super fresh, and deliciously juicy. Get the Recipe @ rasamalaysia
19. Scallops with Creamy Mozzarella Pasta
Another great pasta dish on this list is this scallops with creamy mozzarella pasta recipe. It can be hard to get scallops, or food in general, to have the exact texture that we like. However this recipe does a great job doing just that! Get the Recipe @ juliasalbum
20. Italian Garlic Scallops
These Italian garlic scallops make yet another wonderful meal. They’re seared to perfection in a cast iron skillet, and they’re succulent, garlicky, and saucy. They also make a super flexible dish, because they can be served as an appetizer, starter, or a full dinner. Get the Recipe @ ciaoflorentina
21. Scallop Piccata
This scallop piccata is like a traditional chicken piccata recipe, but with scallops instead of chicken. The ingredients are pretty simple, the recipe uses parsley, chicken stock, lemon, scallops, flat pasta, capers and butter to make a dish that’s simple and delicious. Get the Recipe @ bevcooks
22. Grilled Scallops with Lemon Salsa Verde
These grilled scallops with lemon salsa verde are grilled to absolute perfection! The lemon salsa verde is made with fresh herbs and beet greens, and it tastes wonderful. It’s a great dish to make if you’re looking for a gourmet meal. Get the Recipe @ foodfidelity
23. Seared Scallops with Orange Rum Sauce
As the name implies, these seared scallops are covered in a silky smooth orange rum and butter sauce. The scallops are seared in a cast iron skillet that is also used to cook the sauce, and the recipe has some tips about how to easily sear the scallops. Get the Recipe @ ciaoflorentina
24. Shrimp and Scallops in Creamy Marinara Sauce
Marinara sauce often pairs well with seafood, so it’s only right that the next recipe on our list is this spectacular shrimp and scallops in creamy marinara sauce recipe. The shrimp and scallops are also sautéed with herbs, tomatoes, white wine, and more. Get the Recipe @ dishingdelish
25. Shrimp and Scallops a la Mexicana
Last but certainly not least is this shrimp and scallops a la Mexicana recipe. It uses ingredients that are red, green, and white – just like the Mexican flag! The fresh chiles, white onions, and tomatoes bring the dish together and help make it a la Mexicana! Get the Recipe @ pinaenlacocina Mmm, so many great recipes to try! The next time you’re near the seafood section at the grocery store, pick up a pound or two of scallops and try some of these great recipes. Bookmark or pin this great collection so you always know where to find it. And be sure to subscribe to the GypsyPlate mailing list, we’re always sending new recipes your way!
