Pan Seared Sea Scallops

I love the sweetness of sea scallops – and the ease of preparing them!  These beauties have a depth and sweetness the smaller bay scallops just don’t have.  Add some sides with these amazing seared scallops and dinner is served!

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Making the Pan Seared Scallops

Rinse the scallops and dry them well on paper towels.

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Mix the three seasonings together on a large plate. seared

Press each side of all the scallops into the spices, making sure it sticks.

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Heat the olive oil to medium high in a skillet or grill pan.  Place each scallop in the hot oil and sear for about 1 – 2 minutes on each side.  They should be soft and tender on the inside with a brown sear on the outside.  Be careful not to over-cook!

Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with chives and parsley.

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Good sides might be some rice and a small salad.

Serves 4

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5 from 7 votes
Pan Seared Sea Scallops

I love the sweetness of sea scallops - and the ease of preparing them!  These beauties have a depth and sweetness the smaller bay scallops just don't have.  Add some sides and dinner is served!

Course: Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: American, seafood
Keyword: scallops, sea scallops, seafood, seared
Servings: 4 servings
Author: HelenFern
Ingredients
  • 12 Large Sea scallops
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 small bunch of fresh chives
  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Rinse the scallops and dry them well on paper towels.

  2. Mix the three seasonings together on a large plate. 

  3. Press each side of all the scallops into the spices, making sure it sticks.

  4. Heat the olive oil to medium high in a skillet or grill pan. 

  5. Place each scallop in the hot oil and sear for about 1 - 2 minutes on each side.  They should be soft and tender on the inside with a brown sear on the outside.  Be careful not to over-cook!

  6. Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with chives and parsley.

    Good sides might be some rice and a small salad.

Recipe Notes

 

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14 Responses to Pan Seared Sea Scallops

  1. I just love scallops. I have broiled them but never pan fried. I bet they are delicious. I saved this for when we get some GOOD scallops at our store! Thank you for sharing on Wonderful Wednesday. Let me know next week when you post so I can find it. (It is a huge party!) have a blessed week.

  2. Angela says:

    I love Sea Scallops & this recipe looks delicious, Pinned! Thank you for joining the Sunday Link-Up, Have a Great Week!! :-)

  3. Lissette says:

    This looks so yummy! Scallops are one of the few bits of seafood I actually enjoy, and this looks like a quick and easy dish.

    Thank you so much for sharing with us on the Friday Funday blog hop! #FFBH

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  5. Amy Liu Dong says:

    5 stars
    Oh my, this dish looks amazingly delicious and very enticing! An instant favorite for me!

  6. DK Park says:

    5 stars
    Oh my, sea food is my preferred food! This scallops dish looks absolutely delicious! It’s making me crave for this!

  7. Jeri says:

    5 stars
    What a simple and delicious way to make sea scallops! My whole family loved them!

  8. Elizabeth says:

    5 stars
    Loved all the spices used for these scallops! So good and easy!

  9. Leslie says:

    5 stars
    Absolute perfection!

  10. Lisa says:

    5 stars
    My husband would love it.

  11. Swathi says:

    5 stars
    Pan Seared Sea Scallops looks delicious and perfect meal for valentine day.

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