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Aug 10, 2023 · Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, until shimmering. Keep the garlic herb butter nearby. Add the scallops in a single layer, without touching. Sear, without moving, for 2-3 minutes, until a crust forms on the bottom.
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Mar 30, 2022 · Move the scallops to a plate. Remove the pan from the heat and add the remaining butter to the skillet. Add the lemon juice and swirl the pan a few times, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add the scallops back in the skillet, baste with the sauce to warm, and then divide onto 4 plates, using all the sauce.
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Jul 14, 2014 · Add the parsley, chives, zest, salt and pepper and stir. When the sauce has started to bubble, add the cold butter one tablespoon at a time and stir to make the pan sauce. Add the scallops back in along with any liquid from the dish and just turn them around in the sauce to bring them back up to temperature and to coat them.
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Jul 4, 2020 · Brine the scallops: In a shallow dish, mix together 4 cups room temperature water and 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Place the scallops in the water and wait for 10 minutes. Remove the scallops and dry thoroughly. Lightly season with a several pinches kosher salt. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
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Feb 21, 2021 · Prepare scallops by removing side muscle, rinsing and patting dry. Resting for 15 minutes on paper towels. Once dry, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a heavy bottom pan and add olive oil. Heat until very hot but not smoking. Carefully add dry scallops in a single layer and do not crowd.
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Sep 17, 2023 · Sea Scallops - 6-10 sea scallops. Nice, plump sea scallops will be needed for this appetizer or entree. Cooking Oil - 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Use a good quality cooking oil with a high smoke point that will match your planned meal. If serving your scallops with risotto, definitely stick with olive oil for great-tasting scallops!
Sep 17, 2020 · Heat a large heavy-bottom skillet over high heat with enough canola oil to coat the bottom. Season the scallops on all sides with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. When the oil just starts to smoke, place the scallops in the skillet. 2. Cook on the first side for about 2 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
