Pan Seared Scallops

Seared scallops cook quickly (within 5 minutes) and are best when enjoyed immediately. If you’re serving them with pasta, vegetables, or rice, make sure they are ready before cooking the scallops.

Pan Seared Scallops

What you will need ...we have the freshest scallops available every day !

12 large sea scallops, 1 ¼ to 1 ½ pounds

2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, optional, see notes

Salt and fresh ground black pepper

2 tablespoons avocado oil or vegetable oil

Garlic Basil Butter

1 ½ tablespoons butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup fresh basil leaves

3 to 4 lemon slices

How To make this delicious dish!

1. Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel. Dust one side of the scallops with a small amount of flour, then season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil to the pan. When the oil is hot and shimmery, carefully place the scallops in the pan, seasoned side down.

3. Cook, without moving them, until browned, about 2 minutes.

4. While the first side is browning, dust the unseasoned side of the scallops with a bit of flour and season them with salt and pepper.

5. Flip the scallops. If any stick to the pan, wait a few more seconds then try again, gently wiggling them side to side to help release them.

6. Add the butter and garlic to the pan, swirling the butter around as it melts.

7. Cook another minute or two, then remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the basil leaves and lemon slices. Serve.

   
   

   

   Pan Seared Scallops