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The ultimate "less-is-more" recipe. Quick sear and simple s&p for seasoning.
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Category
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Entrée
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Chef
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Alton Brown
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Contributor
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Jeremiah
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Last Update
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6/18/2016 3:00:27 PM
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Prep Time
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5
min
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Cook Time
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10
min
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Serves
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4
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Ingredients
arrow_right Sea scallops, 16
arrow_right Unsalted butter, 2 tsp
arrow_right Olive oil, 2 tsp
arrow_right Kosher salt
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Cooking Instructions
PREPARATION
Remove the small side muscle from the scallops
Rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry
DIRECTIONS
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 2 minutes on each side
The scallops should have a ¼-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center
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