When it comes to cooking scallops, there's a few rules you need to follow to sear them to perfection. Alton Brown knows best. Subscribe ► http://foodtv.com/YouTube Get the recipe ► https://foodtv.com/2TGetDs Pop culture, comedy and plain good eating: Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs, and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional discussions, he'll bring you food in its finest and funniest form. Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Seared Scallops RECIPE COURTESY OF ALTON BROWN Level: Easy Total: 8 min Prep: 5 min Cook: 3 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 to 1 1/4 pounds dry sea scallops, approximately 16 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry. Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch saute pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately. https://www.instagram.com/altonbrown/ https://www.facebook.com/altonbrown/ https://twitter.com/altonbrown Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ► FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp ► WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ► FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #GoodEats #AltonBrown #FoodNetwork #SearedScallops How to Perfectly Sear Scallops with Alton Brown | Good Eats | Food Network https://youtu.be/eChbcRHRuCQ
