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Recipe Pairing

Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

Appetizer featuring scallops with pan seared preparation and bright flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce is Willett Pot Still Reserve. A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • Scallops
  • Butter
  • Garlic
  • Lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Sear scallops.
  2. Add butter and garlic.
  3. Finish with lemon.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

good
74%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 74%
good
73%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 73%
good
72%

Blanton’s Standard

Single Barrel Bourbon 46.50% ABV For Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Oak, Citrus Honey, Spice, Toffee
Pairing Score 72%
good
72%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 72%
good
72%

Evan Williams Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 43.30% ABV For Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Honey, Oak Caramel, Apple, Spice
Pairing Score 72%
good
72%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 72%
good
72%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 72%
good
72%

Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 72%
good
72%

Jim Beam Black Extra-Aged

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Peanut, Spice, Apple
Pairing Score 72%
good
72%

Michter’s US*1 Bourbon

Small Batch Bourbon 45.70% ABV For Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Caramel, Vanilla, Stone Fruit Toffee, Spice, Oak
Pairing Score 72%
good
70%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 70%
good
70%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with scallops without overpowering it.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 70%