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How To Make Pan-Seared Sea Scallops

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Serve Scallops Right Away
Serve Scallops Right Away

Serve Scallops Right Away

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Serve Scallops Right Away

Scallops start to turn rubbery if you wait too long to serve them, so get them on the plate right away. And be sure to serve them with the beautiful caramel-colored crust facing up!

If you like, you can melt a bit more butter in the pan and drizzle it across the scallops right before service. For some more ideas for sauces you can serve with your pan-seared scallops, here's a list of sauces for fish and seafood.

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