Perfectly Seared Scallops

Name: Perfectly Seared Scallops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; freshly ground sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; Lemon for squeezing, optional

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4 servings
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American

Perfectly Seared Scallops

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
freshly ground sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
Lemon for squeezing, optional

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Instructions

Remove tiny side muscle from the scallops if they have them, then rinse with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Add the butter and oil to a large saute pan over high heat.
Generously salt and pepper the scallops. Once the butter/oil combo begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching. Sear scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side - not touching them at all while they're searing. The scallops should have a nice golden crust on each side and be translucent in the center. Serve right away!!!