Seared Scallops Recipe

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Sep 17 2025

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30m

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Serves 4

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Make Seared Scallops in just 30m. couscous, thai peanut sauce, sesame, scallion

For the Seared Scallops

1. Prepare the Scallops

Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.

2. Sear the Scallops

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the scallops to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.

For the Couscous

3. Cook the Couscous

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of couscous, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tbs of olive oil. Stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

For the Thai Peanut Sauce

4. Make the Sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and water until smooth and well combined. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if necessary.

For Garnish

5. Garnish the Dish

Once the scallops are cooked and the couscous is ready, serve the couscous on plates, top with the seared scallops, drizzle the Thai peanut sauce over the top, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Seared Scallops Recipe

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For the Seared Scallops

For the Couscous

For the Thai Peanut Sauce

For Garnish

For the Seared Scallops

1. Prepare the Scallops

2. Sear the Scallops

For the Couscous

3. Cook the Couscous

For the Thai Peanut Sauce

4. Make the Sauce

For Garnish

5. Garnish the Dish

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