HOW TO COOK SCALLOPS IN A PAN RECIPES

Steps:

• Place frozen scallops in a zippered plastic bag and put in a cold water bath to defrost for 15 minutes. Turn bag over halfway through. (If you want to thaw it for longer, place the bowl in the refrigerator.) Once defrosted or if using fresh scallops, place them on a clean paper towel and thoroughly dry. Heat a seasoned cast iron skillet on medium-high for about 5 minutes. In the last minute, add ½ tablespoon butter to the skillet and melt.Salt and pepper the scallops and add them to the skillet. Cook for about a minute on each side. Remove the scallops and place on a clean plate. Turn off the heat and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the cast iron skillet. Allow to melt and then add lemon juice. Mix and then pour into a bowl for serving.Serve scallops with your favorite pasta or with vegetables. Drizzle lemon butter sauce on top of the scallops. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
• 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 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.