MrFun2019 t1_j73f53a wrote on February 3, 2023 at 8:04 PM

Reply to comment by Ravenq222 in [homemade] Seared scallops with beurre blanc by MaybeThisTimeIllWin

Never be afraid. Make sure they are thawed and really patted down with a paper towel. The dryer, the better sear. With a HOT pan and LOTS of butter and 2-3 min per side depending thickness of scallops. Remember to pat them dry before searing them.

poke826 t1_j73ku8u wrote on February 3, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Most scallops sold to consumers are "wet", i.e. processed with sodium triphosphate. These don't sear well. At best, you'll get a decent sear on the first side. By the time you flip them over, they've lost a lot of water, cooling the pan.

MrFun2019 t1_j73s1ce wrote on February 3, 2023 at 9:26 PM

Called the show side!

Gr_Cheese t1_j747uhy wrote on February 3, 2023 at 11:13 PM

I'm no connoisseur of scallops, but you can improve the sear's aesthetics by dusting the scallops with flour before frying them.

MrFun2019 t1_j76t452 wrote on February 4, 2023 at 2:57 PM

Cornstarch!