Seared Scallops with a Lemon-Butter Rum Sauce

Weeknight-Simple, Restaurant-Worthy, These Scallops Deliver Big Flavor

Some dishes just feel like a celebration, and this is one of them.

In this article, you’ll discover how to take a classic seared scallop and elevate it with a golden, garlicky sauce infused with a splash of Kōloa Rum. Whether you choose Gold or White, this dish is about creating depth without heaviness, flavor without fuss, and a silky finish that brings it all together.

You’ll learn how to master a restaurant-worthy sear at home, build a butter-based pan sauce in minutes, and choose the rum that suits your mood - whether mellow and rich or bright and citrusy.

It’s weeknight-easy, but dinner-party elegant. And that sauce? You’ll want to soak up every drop.