Whooo! A first attempt at cooking scallops! I never attempted scallops before, thinking that it would be very time consuming and difficult. To my surprise, it was actually fast, easy, and delicious. I tried both small and large scallops and I’d recommend getting the large scallops because the small ones are easy to overcook. This will definitely make a elegant dinner for two 🙂

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Time: 30 minutes
Price: under $15

It is very important to pat dry the scallops before attempting to cook. You might also want to leave them out for 20 minutes just to ensure they’re dry. This will provide a better sear and even better tasting scallops.

  • 4 large scallops
  • 2 roasted red pepper (diced)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 1 tsp of Italian spices
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  1. Make sure scallops are dry before cooking.
  2. Add oil to pan on medium-high until it’s hot.
  3. Add the scallops in the pan, making sure scallops aren’t touching.
  4. Let brown for a few minutes (2-3 minutes) until slightly firm and use tongs to flip them over.
  5. Let brown for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove scallops onto a plate, leaving the oil still in the pan.
  7. Add garlic, red peppers, and Italian seasoning and sautee.
  8. Serve on the side or on top of scallops.