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Stovetop Scallops (4 Servings)

How Long Does It Take To Cook Scallops
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Ingredients

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  • 1½ pounds of sea scallops (you may plan for up to 4 or 5 scallops per person)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper, freshly ground
  • One tablespoon of unsalted butter, you may also use olive oil

Instructions

  1. If necessary, remove the scallops’ side muscles. This little tag of muscle tissue binds the scallop to the shell and may still be present on the scallops. The tissue will feel rough, and its fibers will run in the opposite direction as the rest of the scallop. You can p Pull it away by pinching it with your thumb and first finger. There’s no need to worry if you miss any; the side muscles may be a little difficult to chew but very safe to consume.
  2. Using paper towels, pat the scallops dry. Afterward, it would help seasoned the scallops generously with salt and pepper all over.
  3. Melt the butter or heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. The pan is ready when sprinkled flecks of water evaporate when they touch the pan.
  4. Arrange the scallops in a single layer in the pan, including space between them, about an inch apart. The first scallop you put in should sizzle as soon as it comes into contact with the pan. If it doesn’t, wait a few seconds for the pan to warm up before adding the remaining ingredients. If necessary, cook the scallops in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  5. Allow the scallops to cook for 2 minutes, undisturbed. Leave the scallop to cook for a few more seconds if it does not easily release from the pan. Turn the scallops over to the other side.
  6. Let the scallops keep cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes on the second side, undisturbed. The scallops should be golden-brown on both sides and altogether opaque. At this point, the scallops should be firm but somewhat soft to the touch, similar to Jell-O that, is well-set; Make sure not to overcook the scallops, else they will turn stiff and gritty.
  7. While the scallops are still warm, serve them right away.

Notes

Recipe Note:

  • It is advisable to cook the scallops as the final step before presenting the meal. Everything else should be ready so that the scallops may be served right after they’ve been cooked when they’ll taste most delicious.

This recipe yields delicious scallops. It would help if you tried it to entertain your family and friends. If you’d like more ideas on ways to cook scallops, this video recipe might interest you.

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