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Pan-Seared Sea Scallops
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops · ready in 10 min · 4 servings · 170 kcal per serving · easy · 5 ingredients
Tender sea scallops seared to a golden crust in hot olive oil, delivering a sweet, buttery center finished with fresh chives for a clean, elegant bite.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 170
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 450 gSea scallop, fresh
- 30 gOlive oil
- 8 gChives
- 5 gSalt
- 2 gBlack pepper
Equipment
stovetop, colander, nonstick skillet, paper towels, serving plate, tongs
Instructions
- Prep scallops
Gather a nonstick skillet, tongs, and paper towels, then rinse the sea scallops in cool water, drain well, and pat completely dry. · 2 min
What to look for: Scallops look clean and glossy
- Sear scallops
Heat the olive oil in the nonstick skillet over high heat until shimmering, add the sea scallops, and sear without crowding, turning once for even browning. · 3 min
When it is done: Scallops should be opaque and just firm; internal temperature reaches 63°C and 145°F.
- Season scallops
Season the hot sea scallops evenly with salt and black pepper, gently turning to coat without disturbing the crust. · 1 min
What to look for: Seasoning melts into the surface
- Garnish and serve
Transfer the sea scallops to plates and sprinkle chopped chives over the top, then serve immediately while hot. · 1 min
What to look for: Fresh green chives on golden scallops
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 170 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| of which saturated | 1 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: molluscs
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Sea scallop
- Large shrimp: Reduce searing time slightly to avoid overcooking.
- King oyster mushrooms: Score lightly for better browning.
Olive oil
- Avocado oil: Higher smoke point for better searing.
- Grapeseed oil: Neutral oil suitable for high heat.
Chives
- Parsley: Provides a fresh herbal finish.
- Green onions: Adds mild onion aroma.
