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lunchParmesan Crusted Scallops
It’s really that simple for some parmesan crusted scallops that are rich in Dan-O-Myte flavor!
Dan-O’s SeasoningIngredients
- 8-10 Fresh Scallops
- Dan-O’s Cheesoning Seasoning
- Grapeseed Oil
Instructions
- 1Add scallops to a large bowl and coat with Dan-O’s Cheesoning.
- 2Heat a skillet to a medium temp and add grapeseed oil.
- 3Place scallops on skillet for 2 minutes each side.
- 4Remove and plate with a squeeze of lemon.
- 5Enjoy!
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Open in Pepper →Scallops Are Faster Than You Think
Scallops feel like restaurant food, but they're done in about four minutes in a hot skillet. Get them dry, get the pan hot, and you have dinner before the rice finishes.
Cooks on Pepper reach for these when they want something that feels special without a long night in the kitchen — an anniversary at home, a Friday when nobody wants takeout, or a small plate before company sits down.
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Quick Tips
- 1
Pat them very dry
Blot scallops on paper towels for a full minute on each side. Any surface water steams instead of browning.
- 2
Get the pan hot first
Heat oil over medium-high until it shimmers, then add scallops without crowding — leave an inch between each one.
- 3
Flip only once
Sear 2 to 3 minutes until a golden crust forms, flip, and give them 1 to 2 minutes more. They should still be slightly soft in the center.
- 4
Add butter at the end
Drop in 2 tablespoons of butter and the garlic during the last minute so it browns instead of burning, then spoon it over the tops.
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