From Better Homes and Gardens

This low-fat seafood dinner is easy to prepare, yet very elegant. Scallops cook quickly, making them ideal for busy weeknights.

Seared Scallops in Garlic Butter

From Better Homes and Gardens

Sweet scallops are given a Cajun-flavored crust, then tossed with balsamic-vinegar-dressed spinach and crisp-cooked bacon in no time flat for a dish that's both homey and elegant.

Pan-Seared Scallops

From Better Homes and Gardens

Not one but two shellfish favorites make this simple pasta dish a surefire winner.

Scallops and Shrimp with Linguine

From Better Homes and Gardens

This black-tie seafood and pasta dish takes only 30 minutes to make.

Fettuccine and Scallops With Wine Sauce

From Food & Wine

Chef Payton Curry drizzles deliciously caramelized cauliflower with vinaigrette, then tops the dish with meaty scallops.

Scallops with Roasted Cauliflower and Raisins

From Better Homes and Gardens

Creamy-lime dressing tops this make-ahead dish that's elegant enough for entertaining.

Spring Veggies and Scallops

From Better Homes and Gardens

In just 30 minutes, you can cook the pasta, stir-fry the veggies, cook the scallops in wine, and toss it all together to produce this superb dish.

Pasta with Scallops and Fresh Vegetables

From Family Circle

This company dinner can be ready in 20 minutes. Sea scallops are sauteed in butter and finished with a splash of white wine before being tossed with the pasta and walnut and Parmesan pesto.

Scallops And Walnut Pesto Over Cappellini

From Food & Wine

"When you learn how to cook scallops with a crisp golden crust, they're just so good," says Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard. To help brown the scallops, she adds butter to the pan halfway through cooking. The butter and bacon that flavor the colorful chard make the dish nicely rich.

Seared Scallops with Bacon-Braised Chard

From Fine Cooking Magazine

For the best results, use "dry" scallops rather than "wet" scallops, which have been soaked in a sodium solution that prevents them from browning well.

Hoisin-Glazed Scallops with Spinach & Cilantro

From Better Homes and Gardens

Miniature ears of corn, crisp-tender pea pods, and cherry tomatoes make scallops a tantalizing meal, perfect for both quick family fare and easy entertaining.

Scallops with Pea Pods and Corn

From Family Circle

If you crave seafood in the middle of the week, try this 30-minute recipe. It takes little time to saute the seasoned scallops in butter and olive oil and to prepare the tomato-flavored couscous mix.

Herbed Scallops with Couscous

From Fitness

The corn and lima bean side dish boosts the fiber in this low-fat seafood dinner.

Succotash with Scallops

From Better Homes and Gardens

Crushed red pepper adds zip to the sweet and sharp flavors of this seafood stir-fry. Add more red pepper if you like it hot, or omit it entirely for a milder taste.

Shanghai Shrimp and Scallop Stir-Fry

From Better Homes and Gardens

This warm blend of wilted greens, tender scallops, and crunchy nuts tastes great on a cool day.

Warm Spinach and Scallop Salad

From Diabetic Living

A refreshing mint, almond, and Parmesan cheese topper is a tantalizing flavor partner for these plump, tender sea scallops.

Seared Scallops with Mint Pesto

From Diabetic Living

So many flavors and textures--all brought together in so little time! If your market doesn't offer bay scallops, you can substitute the larger sea scallops. Cut them in half crosswise before cooking.

Scallop Stir-Fry Salad

From EatingWell

San Francisco's Italian immigrants developed this stew to use the abundant local seafood. We've opted for farm-raised tilapia and scallops, but feel free to experiment with whatever is fresh.

Spicy Cioppino

From Fitness

Citrus, mango, and mint add a fresh flavor to the the scallops in this hearty appetizer. Or you could increase the portion and make it a meal.

Tropical Seviche

From EatingWell

This scallop-studded quinoa salad gets an exciting texture from crunchy snow peas, red bell pepper and scallions. Feel free to substitute shrimp or thin slices of chicken for the scallops.

Toasted Quinoa Salad with Scallops & Snow Peas

From Better Homes and Gardens

Mild and sweet scallops are paired with a colorful, zesty salsa in this low-calorie dish.

Seared Scallops with Tropical Salsa