Ingredients
FOR THE SCALLOPS:
- 1/2 lb dry sea scallops
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or other high smoke point oil
- 2 tbsp butter
IDEAS FOR WHAT TO SERVE WITH SCALLOPS (OPTIONAL):
Instructions
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Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
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In the meantime, pat the scallops very dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the sea scallops with salt and pepper, to season.
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When the pan is hot, add the grapeseed oil, then drop in your scallops, giving them enough room in between so they don’t steam each other. The scallops should make a sizzling noise when you put them in the pan.
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Cook the scallops for 2 minutes, making sure not to move them or touch them at all.
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Flip the scallops over with a pair of tongs, and add the butter to the pan. Let the scallops cook for 1 more minute, basting the scallops with the butter.
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Remove the scallops from the pan and serve!
