Food Network prep time 5 minutes cook time 3 minutes yeilds 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2	lb scallops
2	t unsalted butter
2	t olive oil
1	t kosher salt

Directions

1. Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
   
   
2. Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch saute pan on high heat.
   
   
3. Salt and pepper the scallops.
   
   
4. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.
   
   

Categories

Seafood, Main Dish

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points No sugar High in magnesium High in phosphorus Very high in selenium Very high in vitamin B12

Bad points High in cholesterol High in sodium