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How to Cook Scallops
Learn how to cook scallops like a pro - searing them in under 6 minutes! A few simple instructions to make cooking scallops a breeze.
Prep Time
1
minute
min
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
6
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
6
Author:
Julie Blanner
Ingredients
36
ounces
dry scallops
salt and pepper
2
tablespoons
grapeseed oil
Instructions
Pat scallops dry with a paper towel.
Salt and pepper both sides of the scallops.
Warm a large skillet on medium-high.
Add 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil and allow it to become hot.
Add the scallops, spacing them a couple inches apart. To properly sear, spacing is crucial.
Cook for 3 minutes, then flip. Cook 2 additional minutes. Resist the urge to check them.
Notes
When buying fresh scallops, they have many different names and types, some of which are better for pan searing.
Bay Scallops are the smallest and typically shouldn’t be used for pan searing due to their small size.
Sea Scallops are the largest and are considered the best for pan searing
Diver Scallops are scallops that are hand-picked by divers, typically resulting in a larger higher quality scallop.
Nutrition
Calories:
41
kcal
|
Fat:
5
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g