Pan-Seared Bay Scallops
A screaming-hot pan, a little butter, a squeeze of lemon. If you only cook your catch one way, cook it this way.
- Min Prep
- 2
- Min Cook
- 4
- Servings
- 2 to 3
- Scallop Meat
- 1 pt
Ingredients
Serves 2 to 3
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Steps
Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the oil.
Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
Add half the scallops in one layer. Don't crowd the pan, or they'll steam.
Leave them alone for about 1 minute, until the bottoms brown.
Add half the butter, toss once, and cook about 30 seconds more, just until opaque all the way through.
Move them to a plate and repeat with the rest.
Squeeze lemon over the top and eat right away.
