Seared Scallops

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Shell Game IV (Scallops)

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (76)

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Cook Time:
3 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 3 min
Total:: 8 min

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Ingredients

1 to 1 1/4 pounds dry sea scallops, approximately 16
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.

Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch saute pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.

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Gerrylyn Savannah, GA 01-09-2010
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simple basics are the best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Even a novice can look like a pro with this recipe.
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D Foerty, CO 12-25-2009
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Moist, not rubbery
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy. Delicious, Liked them with lemon. Lots of smoke on high.
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Jason Dresher, PA 12-24-2009
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Doesn't get much easier than this...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Seriously...if you can watch a clock, you can make these scallops. Have made them twice, and both times have been extremely... successful!Read more
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KELLY Kennesaw, GA 12-16-2009
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Easy and Incredible!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Like a few others, I used frozen scallops. Preheat your oven to 200 F so that you can place the scallops onto a plate and... into the oven for a minute after they have cooked. Then, pour approximately 2 T of chardonnay, 2 T chicken stock, a pinch of red pepper flakes and a pinch of garlic powder into the pan. Stir until reduced and serve over scallops. My husband and I loved them and they took minutes to prepare. Will definitely make again. Read more
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Melissa Surprise, AZ 12-13-2009
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Sweet, Simple...to the point
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The ONLY way, IMHO to cook a quality scallop. The simplicity of the recipe allows the true flavor of the scallop to stand... front and center, unadultered by other flavors. Sweet, flavorful and DELISH!!Read more
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Katie Castle Rock, CO 11-08-2009
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A quick, simple, and elegant dinner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used frozen bagged scallops to make this. I just put them in a colander under cold running water to defrost, then patted... dry and followed the directions as written. They have a delicious sweet / salty flavor.Read more