{"id":14650,"date":"2025-10-11T10:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T16:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/?p=14650"},"modified":"2025-10-16T19:40:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T01:40:43","slug":"perfect-pan-seared-scallops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfect Pan Seared Scallops"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I absolutely love scallops &#8211; if I had to pick a favorite meal, <strong>Perfect Pan-Seared Scallops <\/strong>would consistently be towards the top of my absolute must-have picks. There is something magical about scallops- they are slightly sweet, buttery, soft and springy- and they melt fabulously on your tongue if cooked just right. I won&#8217;t lie though- scallops aren&#8217;t always done well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Perfect pan-seared scallops<\/strong> are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best of all &#8211; this recipe calls for just three ingredients. And it takes under 10 minutes- seriously! These make a great date night dinner recipe, or perfect for a fancy dinner party where you&#8217;d like to wow guests without working away in the kitchen for hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:25.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"132407\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1760021643&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pan seared scallops recipe picture3\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A cooked, seasoned Perfect Pan Seared Scallop is held on a fork, with more scallops blurred on a plate in the background.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture3-233x350.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture3.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"132407\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1760021643&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pan seared scallops recipe picture3\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A cooked, seasoned Perfect Pan Seared Scallop is held on a fork, with more scallops blurred on a plate in the background.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture3-233x350.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture3.jpg\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Open image 1 of 4 in full-screen\"srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture3.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture3.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture3.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w\" alt=\"A cooked, seasoned Perfect Pan Seared Scallop is held on a fork, with more scallops blurred on a plate in the background.\" data-height=\"1800\" data-id=\"132407\" data-link=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture3\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture3.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture3.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" data-pin-description=\"Perfect Pan Seared Scallops - main dishes #maindishes\" class=\"tbf-dpdo\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:25.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"132408\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture6.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1760021681&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pan seared scallops recipe picture6\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A white plate with Perfect Pan Seared Scallops, garnished with chopped herbs, set on a table with a fork and napkin in the background.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture6-233x350.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture6.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"132408\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture6.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1760021681&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pan seared scallops recipe picture6\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A white plate with Perfect Pan Seared Scallops, garnished with chopped herbs, set on a table with a fork and napkin in the background.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture6-233x350.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture6.jpg\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Open image 2 of 4 in full-screen\"srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture6.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture6.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture6.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w\" alt=\"A white plate with Perfect Pan Seared Scallops, garnished with chopped herbs, set on a table with a fork and napkin in the background.\" data-height=\"1800\" data-id=\"132408\" data-link=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture6\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture6.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture6.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" data-pin-description=\"Perfect Pan Seared Scallops - main dishes #maindishes\" class=\"tbf-dpdo\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:25.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"132409\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1760021652&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pan seared scallops recipe picture4\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A plate of perfect pan seared scallops garnished with herbs, with one scallop in the foreground and a fork resting on the plate.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture4-233x350.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture4.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"132409\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture4.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1760021652&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pan seared scallops recipe picture4\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A plate of perfect pan seared scallops garnished with herbs, with one scallop in the foreground and a fork resting on the plate.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture4-233x350.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture4.jpg\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Open image 3 of 4 in full-screen\"srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture4.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture4.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture4.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w\" alt=\"A plate of perfect pan seared scallops garnished with herbs, with one scallop in the foreground and a fork resting on the plate.\" data-height=\"1800\" data-id=\"132409\" data-link=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture4\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture4.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture4.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" data-pin-description=\"Perfect Pan Seared Scallops - main dishes #maindishes\" class=\"tbf-dpdo\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:25.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"132411\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1760021566&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pan seared scallops recipe picture2\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A plate of Perfect Pan Seared Scallops, seasoned with herbs and spices, arranged in a cluster on a white plate with a blue rim.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture2-233x350.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture2.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"132411\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1760021566&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pan seared scallops recipe picture2\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A plate of Perfect Pan Seared Scallops, seasoned with herbs and spices, arranged in a cluster on a white plate with a blue rim.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture2-233x350.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture2.jpg\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Open image 4 of 4 in full-screen\"srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture2.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture2.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture2.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w\" alt=\"A plate of Perfect Pan Seared Scallops, seasoned with herbs and spices, arranged in a cluster on a white plate with a blue rim.\" data-height=\"1800\" data-id=\"132411\" data-link=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture2.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pan-seared-scallops-recipe-picture2.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" data-pin-description=\"Perfect Pan Seared Scallops - main dishes #maindishes\" class=\"tbf-dpdo\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t want all the extras in a recipe post?<\/strong> <em>We provide a skip to recipe button in the top left corner, as well as a clickable table of contents, just below, to help make this page easier to navigate.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sweet C&#8217;s, I add lots of tips in all of my recipes &#8211; because <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/about\/\">I am a home cook without any formal training<\/a>, and I find I am more confident making dishes when I understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. My goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-pan-seared-scallops\">How to Make Pan-Seared Scallops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve had some flat-out gummy, gross scallops at seafood dives and even fine restaurants- which is incredibly disappointing because scallops are so easy to make! Today I am sharing my <strong>Perfect Pan Seared Scallop recipe<\/strong> with you so you can get incredible, melt-in-your-mouth scallops at home in just about as much time as it takes to pour a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lacrema.com\/sonoma-coast-chardonnay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">delicious bottle of wine<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pan-seared-scallops-ingredients\">Pan Seared Scallops Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To make these scallops, we will need the following ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2 tbsp butter<\/strong>: The milk solids in butter brown fast, helping a deep, nutty crust (beurre noisette vibes) and giving a glossy finish for basting. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 lb large scallops:<\/strong> Large scallops brown beautifully and stay tender inside. Patting them very dry prevents steaming and lets the Maillard crust form &#8211; don&#8217;t skip this step.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt and pepper, to taste<\/strong> Salt heightens the scallops\u2019 sweet, briny flavor and pulls just enough surface moisture to aid a crisp sear (season right before they hit the pan). Pepper adds gentle heat and aroma.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-pan-sear-scallops\">Steps to Pan Sear Scallops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you gather your ingredients, we will use the following process: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-ci\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group block-ci__image is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-attachment-id=\"132433\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/scallops1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1760020498&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;79&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"scallops1\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A thin crepe is cooking in a black frying pan on a stovetop, perfect for making sweet treats\u2014or even as a savory base for perfect pan seared scallops.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops1-233x350.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops1.jpg\" alt=\"A thin crepe is cooking in a black frying pan on a stovetop, perfect for making sweet treats\u2014or even as a savory base for perfect pan seared scallops.\" class=\"wp-image-132433 tbf-dpdo\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" data-pin-description=\"Perfect Pan Seared Scallops - main dishes #maindishes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops1-233x350.jpg 233w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group block-ci__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-melt-butter\">Melt Butter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In a heavy nonstick pan, heat butter until frothy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-ci\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group block-ci__image is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-attachment-id=\"132434\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/scallops2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1760020738&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;79&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"scallops2\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Perfect Pan Seared Scallops cooking in a frying pan with bubbling sauce, sprinkled with fresh herbs and spices.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops2-233x350.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops2.jpg\" alt=\"Perfect Pan Seared Scallops cooking in a frying pan with bubbling sauce, sprinkled with fresh herbs and spices.\" class=\"wp-image-132434 tbf-dpdo\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" data-pin-description=\"Perfect Pan Seared Scallops - main dishes #maindishes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops2-233x350.jpg 233w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/scallops2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group block-ci__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sear\">Sear<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lay down in hot pan, and let sear on one side for 3 minutes. Flip, and sear another 3-5 minutes. When scallops are well seared, they are done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-ci\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group block-ci__image is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"132911\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/easy-scallops\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1760021697&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"easy scallops\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Close-up of Perfect Pan Seared Scallops, seasoned with herbs and spices, arranged on a white plate with a blue rim.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops-350x350.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of Perfect Pan Seared Scallops, seasoned with herbs and spices, arranged on a white plate with a blue rim.\" class=\"wp-image-132911 tbf-dpdo\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" data-pin-description=\"Perfect Pan Seared Scallops - main dishes #maindishes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops-378x378.jpg 378w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops-276x276.jpg 276w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-scallops-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group block-ci__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serve-amp-enjoy\">Serve &amp; Enjoy!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Scallops should be removed from the pan at 115 degrees; they will carryover cook to 125. Let scallops rest 5-10 minutes before serving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-to-pan-sear-perfect-scallops\">Tips to Pan Sear Perfect Scallops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose dry scallops (not wet-packed).<\/strong> Always buy <strong>dry-packed scallops<\/strong> \u2014 they haven\u2019t been treated with preservatives, so they sear beautifully instead of steaming in the pan. Wet-packed scallops release too much liquid and won\u2019t brown properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pat them completely dry.<\/strong> Moisture is the enemy of a good sear. Before cooking, pat scallops dry with paper towels on all sides \u2014 even a little surface moisture can prevent that golden crust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bring to room temperature.<\/strong> Let scallops sit out for 10\u201315 minutes before cooking. Cold scallops can lower the pan\u2019s temperature and steam instead of sear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Season just before cooking.<\/strong> Lightly sprinkle both sides with <strong>salt and pepper<\/strong> right before they go into the pan. Salting too early can draw out moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use a heavy, hot pan.<\/strong> A cast-iron<strong> or stainless steel skillet<\/strong> works best for a perfect crust. Heat it over medium-high heat until it\u2019s hot \u2014 a drop of water should sizzle and evaporate instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t overcrowd the pan.<\/strong> Cook in batches if needed \u2014 scallops need space to sear. If they\u2019re too close together, they\u2019ll steam instead of caramelize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sear, don\u2019t stir.<\/strong> Place scallops in the hot pan and <strong>don\u2019t touch them for 1\u00bd\u20132 minutes<\/strong>. Once the edges look golden brown and release easily, flip them with tongs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add butter for flavor.<\/strong> After flipping, add a small pat of butter and <strong>baste the scallops<\/strong> for 30\u201345 seconds as they finish cooking. This gives them a gorgeous shine and rich flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t overcook!<\/strong> Scallops cook quickly \u2014 usually <strong>2 minutes per side<\/strong>. They\u2019re done when opaque and just firm to the touch, with a slight bounce when pressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Finish with acid.<\/strong> A squeeze of <strong>lemon juice<\/strong> or a splash of <strong>white wine<\/strong> brightens the flavor and cuts through the richness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serve immediately.<\/strong> Scallops are best enjoyed right out of the pan \u2014 the crust softens as they sit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seared-scallops-faqs\">Seared Scallops FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760201031846\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I know scallops are done?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Scallops cook very quickly \u2014 usually <strong>1\u00bd to 2 minutes per side<\/strong>. They\u2019re done when they turn opaque and firm to the touch but still have a slight spring when pressed. Overcooked scallops can turn rubbery, so keep a close eye on them.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760201161603\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why won&#8217;t my scallops brown?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If your scallops aren\u2019t browning, the pan likely isn\u2019t hot enough or they\u2019re too wet. Make sure to <strong>pat them completely dry<\/strong>, use a <strong>very hot pan<\/strong>, and avoid overcrowding. Moisture is the enemy of a good sear.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760201186973\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use Frozen Scallops?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes \u2014 just <strong>thaw them completely in the fridge overnight<\/strong> and pat them very dry before searing. Frozen scallops often release more water, so drying them well is key.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760201226098\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What&#8217;s the difference between dry and wet-packed scallops?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Dry scallops<\/strong> are natural and unprocessed, so they sear beautifully and have a pure, sweet flavor. <strong>Wet scallops<\/strong> are treated with a preservative (STP) that makes them absorb water, causing them to steam instead of sear.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760201271353\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make scallops ahead of time?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It\u2019s best to cook scallops right before serving \u2014 they\u2019re delicate and can lose their texture if reheated. If you must prep ahead, you can make any sauces or sides in advance.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760201291683\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">My Scallop has an orange thing on the side, do I cook it?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can remove it or leave it on. Scallops often have a small, tough side muscle \u2014 just pinch and peel it off before cooking. It\u2019s safe to eat but becomes chewy once cooked. Many restaurants in Europe leave it on, in America it&#8217;s usually removed. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1760201362178\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What can I serve with seared scallops?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Scallops pair beautifully with <strong>lemon butter sauce, <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/pea-risotto\/\">risotto<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-creamy-mashed-potatoes-recipe\/\">mashed potatoes<\/a>, pasta, or roasted vegetables<\/strong>. For a light option, serve them over greens or a pur\u00e9ed cauliflower base.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-delicious-seafood-recipes\">More Delicious Seafood Recipes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these delicious seafood recipes:<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\"><header><div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\"><article class=\"post-summary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/how-to-cook-lobster\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lg size-cwp_archive_lg\" alt=\"Cooked lobsters on a white plate with lemon wedges.\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-378x378.jpg 378w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-276x276.jpg 276w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-735x735.jpg 735w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1.jpg 1200w\" data-attachment-id=\"96917\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/how-to-cook-lobster\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1704912522&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;105&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"how to cook lobster recipe picture9\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Cooked lobsters on a white plate with lemon wedges.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1-350x350.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/how-to-cook-lobster-recipe-picture9-1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/how-to-cook-lobster\/\">How To Cook Lobster<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post-summary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/lemon-caper-butter-chilean-seabass\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lemon-caper-butter-chilean-seabass-recipe-picture-600x800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lg size-cwp_archive_lg\" alt=\"picture of chilean seabass with lemon caper butter on a plate with a fork\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lemon-caper-butter-chilean-seabass-recipe-picture-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lemon-caper-butter-chilean-seabass-recipe-picture-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lemon-caper-butter-chilean-seabass-recipe-picture-276x368.jpg 276w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lemon-caper-butter-chilean-seabass-recipe-picture-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lemon-caper-butter-chilean-seabass-recipe-picture-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lemon-caper-butter-chilean-seabass-recipe-picture-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/lemon-caper-butter-chilean-seabass-recipe-picture-540x720.jpg 540w\" data-attachment-id=\"68044\" 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class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-34145 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-enabled wprm-block-text-none\" data-recipe=\"34145\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-none\">scallops<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-none\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">8<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div 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<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">scallops<\/span>,&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">large, dried well<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;salt and pepper to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Newmans-Own-Grinder-Himalayan-Grinders\/dp\/B0C6FPB784?crid=28KLLX7AXIIJ6&#038;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bicsRQEWlXk1f5PX1x2ahE3uONCiDQ8AkJYp-wQT5YEWoIjS518OsBuF8IpCDK9CtaX0_1tKubpnK91H4xZoq-35-UBkUnNaTl8dy1ZWgJN-2K4Fpu09F2g2oko6m6NGmc9aw5tVMFpyk1J-y5AOehC6vlelmgxw850OXchs35QdM_WvePDrNpesxFWLrx5UxU0RqcjHMgoHrj2XXbV8-we-9VNaXppazIQqyH2dJpE.voYcVtZ5RoTvYt5-Ta7Lgyyc5H8LW0LXiYlzvlW8AQ4&#038;dib_tag=se&#038;keywords=salt+and+pepper&#038;qid=1740591047&#038;sprefix=salt+and+pepper%2Caps%2C109&#038;sr=8-1-spons&#038;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&#038;psc=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=kkbarnard-20&#038;linkId=50f46359953217898fadf3eddf3a20d2&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">salt and pepper to taste<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"recipe-34145-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-34145-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"34145\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-34145-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">In a heavy nonstick pan, heat butter until frothy.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-34145-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Make sure pan is very hot.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-34145-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Pat scallops dry and generously season with salt and pepper.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-34145-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Lay down in hot pan, and let sear on one side for 3 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-34145-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Flip to the other side for an additional 3 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-34145-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Scallop should be opaque throughout, and the slight pink color should be gone. It will still be springy- not too firm. Do not overcook.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-34145-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Serve immediately.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\"><div id=\"recipe-34145-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped wprm-block-text-normal wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped-text\" style=\"text-align: left;column-gap: 10px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"style=\"flex-basis: 180px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"style=\"flex-basis: 180px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">177<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"style=\"flex-basis: 180px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"style=\"flex-basis: 180px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">23<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 180px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 180px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 180px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"style=\"flex-basis: 180px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">62<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"style=\"flex-basis: 180px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--color--neutral-700)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">876<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 180px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><p class=\"has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-meta\"><h3>Additional Info<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-none\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span 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Frozen scallops often release more water, so drying them well is key.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/#faq-question-1760201226098","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/#faq-question-1760201226098","name":"What's the difference between dry and wet-packed scallops?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Dry scallops<\/strong> are natural and unprocessed, so they sear beautifully and have a pure, sweet flavor. <strong>Wet scallops<\/strong> are treated with a preservative (STP) that makes them absorb water, causing them to steam instead of sear.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/#faq-question-1760201271353","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/#faq-question-1760201271353","name":"Can I make scallops ahead of time?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"It\u2019s best to cook scallops right before serving \u2014 they\u2019re delicate and can lose their texture if reheated. If you must prep ahead, you can make any sauces or sides in advance.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/#faq-question-1760201291683","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/sweetcsdesigns.com\/perfect-pan-seared-scallops\/#faq-question-1760201291683","name":"My Scallop has an orange thing on the side, do I cook it?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You can remove it or leave it on. Scallops often have a small, tough side muscle \u2014 just pinch and peel it off before cooking. It\u2019s safe to eat but becomes chewy once cooked. Many restaurants in Europe leave it on, in America it's usually removed. 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