How to Sear Scallops

Name: How to Sear Scallops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 1/2 pound large sea scallops; coarse sea salt; freshly ground pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
2
Calories
78 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

How to Sear Scallops

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Pan Seared Scallops at home are easy to make. Learn how to prevent your scallops from sticking and get restaurant quality crust every time!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 pound large sea scallops
coarse sea salt
freshly ground pepper

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Instructions

Use a large cast iron pan over high heat. If using a stainless steel pan add just enough canola oil to coat the bottom, but not to pool.
Season scallops with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper.
At the moment your pan starts to smoke, add your scallops.
Make sure your pan is large enough that they aren't crowded or touching. They need space to allow them to cook evenly and let the heat circulate around them.
After you set them down, DO NOT TOUCH. You must wait 1 1/2 to 2 minutes for that yummy, nutty crust to form. Just take a quick peek to the underbelly to check, then proceed on flipping. You'll be tempted to overcook them, but you must trust your gut here.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Remove and serve immediately. If you need to keep them warm to plate the rest of the meal, remove the pan from heat and allow to sit in the hot pan for no longer than 4-5 minutes before serving.
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Calories 78kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 13g (26%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 444mg (19%) Potassium 232mg (7%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)