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I used to think cooking scallops are reserved exclusively for top chefs. Not anymore. With this quick easy scallops recipe using simple wholesome ingredients. Yes indeed, cooking scallops can be truly effortless. A good nonstick fry pan is essential for the smooth cooking of quick easy scallops.
Tip No.1 is to select the all-natural sea scallops for quick easy scallops
When you buy scallops, pay attention to the ingredients and try to get the 100% all-natural sea scallops without the added-on stuff. Not only they are healthier, but also taste better.
Tip No.2 is to soak, rinse, and dry the scallops Properly
Soak the scallops in a large bowl with plenty of cold water for 30 minutes before cooking. Then rinse a couple of times and dry with a paper towel.
Tip No.3 is to sear the scallops properly
Use a combination of butter and extra virgin olive oil. Butter certainly elevates the deliciousness of this elegant shellfish. Remember to heat the nonstick fry pan before adding butter/oil. This hard anodized fry pan is my go-to for non-stick cooking.
As for the cooking ingredients, I usually use as simple as salt and pepper with a splash of lemon juice at the end. Sear the scallops until they are firmed up and a golden crust forms on both ends.
Quick Easy Scallops Recipe
With this quick easy scallops recipe using simple wholesome ingredients. Yes indeed, cooking scallops can be truly effortless. A good nonstick fry pan is essential for the smooth cooking of quick easy scallops.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large sea scallops, all natural
- 1 tbsp butter, organic preferred
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, organic preferred
- 1/4 tsp salt, such as Himalayan pink salt
- 1/4 black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 lemon juice, optional
- 1/2 minced garlic, optional
Instructions
- Soak the scallops in a large bowl with plenty of cold water for about 30 minutes.
- Add the salt and pepper to a small dish and mix well.
- Rinse scallops a couple of times and then pat dry with a paper towel.
- Turn the heat to medium-high and heat a hard anodized fry pan for 2 minutes. Add the 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil, as well as the 1/2 tbsp freshly minced garlic if you prefer a garlicky flavor.
- Lay the scallops in the pan, sprinkle the salt/pepper on the top evenly. Let it cook for about 2 minutes and then flip the scallops.
- Flip the scallops and repeat - sprinkle the salt and pepper and let them cook for another 2 minutes.
- Continue to flip the scallops every 30 seconds or so until they become firm and a golden crust forms on both ends.
- All done. Turn off the heat. Place the scallop on a plate and sprinkle with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4Amount Per Serving Calories 125Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 2.2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3.8gCholesterol 32mgSodium 786mgCarbohydrates 4.5gFiber 0.1gSugar 0.2gProtein 13g
Nutrition calculation is provided by"NutritionValue.org" to the best of my knowledge. Nevertheless, I use lots of homemade, all natural, unprocessed, unrefined raw & wholesome ingredients which are not always readily available in the referenced source. Therefore the calculation may not always be accurate.