Perfectly Seared Scallops
Dying to figure out how to perfect your scallops. Check out our incredibly easy to follow recipe for perfectly seared scallops.
Ingredients
- 14-16 Scallops
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- salt
- pepper
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Rinse scallops and pat dry.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place a nonstick pan over high heat. Melt just enough butter in the pan so the pan is not dry. Melt until slightly brown. The pan should be very hot before you add the scallops.
- Place your scallops in the pan and cook for 60-90 seconds per side undisturbed. This is for thick, large scallops (about 1”). They will be a medium rare doneness with an opaque center, which is what we prefer and recommend. After 3 min total of cooking, things go downhill really quickly, so be careful not to overcook your scallops.
- Serve immediately with some lemon wedges to add a touch of citrus and sprinkle with finishing salt to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 207mgPotassium: 109mgSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 177IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg
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