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How to Sear Scallops

Jay
Prep Time 4 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound scallops (dry scallops)
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional)

Instructions
 

  • First, pat dry scallops with paper towel. 
  • Next, salt and pepper both sides. 
  • Now, in preheated medium high pan with 3 tablespoons of oil place scallops in pan. 
  • NOTE: do not have scallops touch (or will steam instead of sear). Spread them out and work in batches if pan is small.
  • Next, let scallops sear without moving 3 minutes then turn and cook 3 more minutes without touching. 
  • Finally, (optional) add butter and melt before serving or add to another recipe!