How to Perfectly Sear Scallops with Alton Brown | Good Eats | Food Network

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When it comes to cooking scallops, there's a few rules you need to follow to sear them to perfection. Alton Brown knows best.

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Seared Scallops
RECIPE COURTESY OF ALTON BROWN
Level: Easy
Total: 8 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 3 min
Yield: 4 servings

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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All Comments (21)
  • @meganmacomber521
    I used this recipe with frozen scallops and they came out PERFECT 😍
  • @joedennehy386
    As a fisherman who collects his own scallops I always wonder why many people don't eat the corals? In nz we do with the scallops and they are delicious. It also ensures that you dont overcook the scallops. Keep up the good work
  • @SizzlinPot
    Great tip and looks awesome 😊👍👍👌
  • @brandibuffkin9740
    Now I have to go get me some scallops from the seafood market! If they are in season, I’d go straight to the marina and wait on the fishing boats to pull up. They always do me right ! It’s so much fresher and CHEAPER to go straight to the source!!! Yum 😋
  • @jonihughey1352
    Thanks for the great video. Mine are sea scallops, according to the package. I’m searing them just like that.
  • @moyiazamora8669
    I love scallops I'm going to have to get some next time I go to the store haven't had them in a long time
  • @DJSmoothie
    Perfectly seared scallops tonight thanks to you!
  • @Passionforfoodrecipes
    I would eat all of these myself! Even though I know that's a little shellfish! 😉