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How To Make Pan-Seared Sea Scallops

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Flip Scallops After About 2 Minutes
Flip Scallops After About 2 Minutes

Flip Scallops After About 2 Minutes

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Flip Scallops After About 2 Minutes

Because of variation in scallop thickness, pan temperatures and so on, it's not easy to pinpoint an exact cooking time. But after a couple of minutes, it's OK to peek underneath. If you see a nice, caramel-colored crust on the underside, they're ready to flip.

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