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Ravenq222 t1_j7337ch wrote

Always been afraid to try making scallops.

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MrFun2019 t1_j73f53a wrote

Never be afraid. Make sure they are thawed and really patted down with a paper towel. The dryer, the better sear. With a HOT pan and LOTS of butter and 2-3 min per side depending thickness of scallops. Remember to pat them dry before searing them.

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poke826 t1_j73ku8u wrote

Most scallops sold to consumers are "wet", i.e. processed with sodium triphosphate. These don't sear well. At best, you'll get a decent sear on the first side. By the time you flip them over, they've lost a lot of water, cooling the pan.

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Gr_Cheese t1_j747uhy wrote

I'm no connoisseur of scallops, but you can improve the sear's aesthetics by dusting the scallops with flour before frying them.

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CodyKyle t1_j744zz4 wrote

Don't be afraid and trust the process

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