PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON

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Sea scallops seared in olive oil require little embellishment.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound sea scallops, tough muscles removed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Pat scallops dry with paper towels, and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the scallops to skillet and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining scallops, adding more oil to the skillet as needed. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges on the side.

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