How to cook scallops perfectly at home? is a question that many people are interested in. If you’re looking answer to this question, you’re in the right place. In this article, I will instruct you how to cook sea scallops in 2 different ways.
1. How To Cook Scallops on Stove
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb sea scallops side muscle removed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1-2 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or other fresh herbs
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt right before cooking.
Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to a large sauté pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Get the fat good and hot and almost to the smoking point. Add scallops and sear for 1 1/2 -2 minutes on each side. They should have a golden crust on each side. Do not overcrowd the pan, so if necessary, cook in batches. As cooked, remove to plate.
Wipe out the skillet. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the same skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice and return scallops to pan. Warm scallops for 1-2 minutes, turning several times to get them in the lemon butter. Sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Notes
If using frozen scallops, they should be completely thawed. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or in a bowl of ice-cold water just until thawed.
Let scallops rest for 5 minutes at room temperature.
Scallops become opaque when cooked through. They cook very quickly and become tough and chewy if overcooked.
2. How To Cook Scallops in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted, or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic about 2 small cloves
- 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Remove any side muscle from the fresh scallops with a sharp knife. Rinse them under cold water and then pat dry with a paper towel.
Place scallops in a medium bowl, then add the butter, garlic, and seasonings. Toss together until the scallops are fully coated.
Spray basket with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Then place the scallops in a single layer into the air fryer basket.
Air fry the scallops 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes turning halfway through the cooking process, until scallops are tender and opaque.
Now, you know how to cook scallops in 2 different ways. I hope with two scallops recipes that I have introduced above, you will successfully make this dish and have a great dinner.
