Seared Sea Scallops recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 28 2026
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Seared Sea Scallops Recipe

Inspired by Grand Cru
Time20m
Serves4

Cheesy butternut squash risotto with sauteed spinach and hot honey drizzle.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients for Seared Sea Scallops

Method

Cooking Directions

1

Prepare the Scallops

Pat the sea scallops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

2

Heat the Pan

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

3

Sear the Scallops

Add the scallops to the pan in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms.

4

Add Butter

In the last minute of cooking, add the butter to the pan and spoon it over the scallops to enhance the flavor.

5

Drizzle with Hot Honey

Remove the scallops from the heat and drizzle with hot honey before serving.