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!
Making the Pan Seared Scallops
Rinse the scallops and dry them well on paper towels.
Mix the three seasonings together on a large plate.
Press each side of all the scallops into the spices, making sure it sticks.
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.
Good sides might be some rice and a small salad.
Serves 4
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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!
- 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
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Heat the olive oil to medium high in a skillet or grill pan.
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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!
© Copyright 2016 The Lazy Gastronome
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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.
Thanks Marilyn – I will!
I love Sea Scallops & this recipe looks delicious, Pinned! Thank you for joining the Sunday Link-Up, Have a Great Week!! :-)
Thanks! The recipe is really easy too!
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
It is super easy!! Thanks for stopping by!
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Oh my, this dish looks amazingly delicious and very enticing! An instant favorite for me!
Oh my, sea food is my preferred food! This scallops dish looks absolutely delicious! It’s making me crave for this!
What a simple and delicious way to make sea scallops! My whole family loved them!
Loved all the spices used for these scallops! So good and easy!
Absolute perfection!
My husband would love it.
Pan Seared Sea Scallops looks delicious and perfect meal for valentine day.