Seared Scallops

Alton Brown

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Shell Game IV (Scallops)

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Total Time:
8 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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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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Wine Suggestion for This Recipe

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio

Citrusy, light white wine

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  • on April 28, 2012

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    You are awesome Alton! These were delicious served with arugula...Yum!

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  • on April 27, 2012

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    so simple! c'est magnifique!

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  • on April 07, 2012

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    I will not cook a scallop any other way!! So delicious!!!

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