Best Seared Scallops
shared by Jennifer
Details:
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PT10M
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes PT5M
- Cook Time: 5 Minutes PT15M
- Total Time: 15 Minutes
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Serves: 2-4 people
- Cuisine: American
Take the scallops, thawed if frozen, and place them on a paper towel. Lightly season with salt and pepper and let rest for 5 minutes at room temperature.He
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces dry North Atlantic scallops
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Directions:
- Take the scallops, thawed if frozen, and place them on a paper towel. Lightly season with salt and pepper and let rest for 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan over a high heat.
- Once the pan is very hot, add the oil.
- Place each scallop carefully into the oil and cook untouched for 2 minutes.
- Turn the scallops over and cook for a further 2 minutes and each side is a deep golden brown.
- Serve at once with a side salad, pasta, or your favorite risotto dish.