How to Make Perfect Scallops | SAM THE COOKING GUY

Summary by Krater

Sam the Cooking Guy demonstrates how to properly cook sea scallops in a pan with butter, olive oil, and seasonings, achieving a crispy exterior and tender interior.

From the video

Answers: How do you cook sea scallops?

• sea scallops preparation
• searing scallops in a pan
• butter basting scallops
• seasoning scallops

Ingredients

• 3 sea scallops
• kosher salt
• fresh ground pepper
• garlic powder
• butter
• olive oil
• sesame chili oil

What it concludes

• Bay scallops are small while sea scallops are large.
• Scallops should be brought to room temperature before cooking so they cook evenly inside and out.
• Scallops must be dry rather than wet in order to sear properly and develop a nice crust.
• Using a non-stick pan gives you an advantage when cooking scallops.
• The combination of butter and olive oil helps add flavor while preventing the butter from burning.
• Scallops should be cooked for about a minute to a minute and a half on each side.