Seared Sea Scallops

Submitted by Chef Acosta

"Fast and delicious. An under 5 minute meal."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb sea scallops, rinsed and pat dry
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter

directions

1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
2. Salt and pepper both sides of the scallops and place them in the pan. Whatever you do, do not move the scallops at all until ready to flip.
3. Sear the scallops on each side for 1.5 minutes, then remove from the pan and serve.

Reviews

[Linajjac]

I picked this recipe for how easy it was. So tasty. I did add balsamic reduction to it before serving. Thanks!

 

[Potagekempcc]

DEGLAE THE SCALLOPS WITH A LITTLE "WHITE WINE" TOO INFUSE IMPROVE THE FLAVOR. POTAGE

 

[manycats]

THE best way to cook scallops! I used a 12 oz pkg of frozen scallops (on sale at Aldi for $9.99!) and they came out perfect. I served with long grain and wild rice and broccoli. Thanks for recipe.

 

[AcadiaTwo]

Delicious succulent scallops! I grilled mine, as it is over 100 degrees F here and I didn't want to heat up my kitchen. Made for "When It's Hot/When It's Not" tag game 2010.