Perfect Seared Scallop Recipe: The Tip is Soak Scallops in Milk
Scallops have to be seared perfectly and not just that, soak scallops in milk to get that restaurant quality twist to your home cooking. Make perfectly seared scallops with a super simple soy butter sauce.
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Equipment
- bowl to soak the scallops in milk
- paper towels to pat the scallops dry
- plate set the scallops on a plate to season
- cast iron or carbon steel pan I love this inexpensive carbon steel Lodge pan for perfectly seared scallops and many more recipes.
- spatula to flip the scallops
Ingredients
- Fresh or Frozen Large Sized Scallops completely thawed and cool
- Milk regular
- Salt
- Pepper
- High Heat Tolerant Oil - avocado vegetable, safflower
Soy Butter Sauce
- soy sauce
- brown sugar
- butter
- salt
- lemon
Instructions
Prepare the Scallops:
- Be sure they are completely thawed and clean. Rinse and pat them dry.Fresh or Frozen Large Sized Scallops
Soak the Scallops in Milk:
- Place the scallops in a bowl and cover them with regular milk. Allow them to soak for 15-25 minutes to benefit from the tenderization and flavor enhancement. Do NOT soak scallops in milk longer than 25 minutes.Milk
- Season Scallops: Pat the completely scallops dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Season them with salt and easy pepper on both sides.Salt, Pepper
Heat the Pan:
- Place a dry skillet or frying pan over medium-high to high heat. Ensure that the pan is thoroughly heated before adding the scallops.High Heat Tolerant Oil - avocado
Add High Heat Tolerant Oil:
- Once the pan is hot, add a high heat tolerant oil such as avocado, vegetable, or safflower oil. Swirl the oil to coat the pan evenly.
Sear the Scallops:
- Carefully remove the scallops from the plate. Place them in the hot pan, making sure to leave space between each scallop. Lay them down in ONE movement and DO NOT move them. Sear them for about 2.5-3 minutes on one side without moving them, until a golden crust forms.
Flip and Cook:
- Gently flip the scallops using a thin spatula or tongs and sear the other side for an additional 2.5 minutes, or until they are JUST opaque in the center.
Remove from Heat:
- Once the scallops are cooked to doneness, remove them from the pan immediately to prevent overcooking.
Prepare the Soy Butter Sauce:
- In a separate small bowl, combine soy sauce and brown sugar. Microwave for 1.5-2 minutes.soy sauce, brown sugar, butter
- Once the sugar has completely dissolved, add butter and a pinch of salt, stirring until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
Serve:
- Pour some sauce and coat the bottom of the serving platter. Plate the seared scallops on top of the prepared soy butter sauce. Do not coat them. This way you can enjoy the perfectly seared scallop flavor and have sauce to your preference. They are now ready to be enjoyed!salt, lemon
