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Gordon Ramsay Pan Seared Scallops: 10-Minute Culinary Delight

Gordon Ramsay's Pan Seared Scallops: 10 Minute Restaurant Magic creates an impressive, restaurant-quality dish in under 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scallops
  • 10 oz Scallops Fresh or properly thawed frozen scallops
  • 1 tsp Salt Kosher or sea salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper Freshly cracked black pepper
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Oil Canola or grapeseed oil recommended
  • 2 tbsp Butter Essential for basting
For Finishing
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Parsley Chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Heavy skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat each scallop dry with a paper towel and generously season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat a heavy skillet over high heat for about 2-3 minutes until shimmering.
  3. Add scallops in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes until golden crust forms on one side.
  4. Flip the scallops, add butter, tilt the pan, and baste with the butter for about 30 seconds.
  5. Transfer the scallops to a plate and let them rest for about 1 minute.
  6. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the scallops and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 5ozCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 40gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure scallops are dried thoroughly before cooking. Perfect timing is key to achieving the ideal texture.

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