Pan Seared Sea Scallops

Overhead photo of seared scallops on a white plate.

You can make restaurant quality scallops right at home! This simple recipe for Pan Seared Sea Scallops only needs a few ingredients and is a show stopper.

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword scallops, seafood, seared scallops

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 13

Servings Servings

Calories 218kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

20 jumbo sea scallops
2 tablespoons of olive oil or enough to lightly coat the bottom of the pan you are using
Kosher salt and pepper
1 tablespoon of butter

Instructions

Place scallops between two paper towels and gently pat dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a skillet large enough to fit all of the scallops without over crowding them, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, lay the scallops in gently. Cook 2 minutes per side.
Add the butter to the skillet. As it melts spoon it over the scallops. Remove the scallops to a platter and serve.

Notes

Enjoy!

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