How to Perfectly Sear Scallops | Gina Young Style

scallops

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Cauliflower offers a lower-calorie option, while chicken is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is a budget-friendly swap.

Pat scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, blotting them with a clean paper towel.

Season scallops with salt and black pepper just before cooking to avoid drawing out moisture.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until smoking hot.

Add scallops to the skillet in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other.

Sear scallops until a golden crust forms, about 2-3 minutes.

Flip scallops and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until they are opaque and firm.

Remove scallops from the skillet and set aside.

Prepare the side dish by bringing water and milk to a boil in a separate pan.

Add butter and seasoning packets from the Pasta Roni to the boiling liquid.

Stir in angel hair pasta and reduce heat to low, cooking for 3-4 minutes until pasta is tender.

Garnish scallops with dried parsley flakes before serving.

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