Pan Seared Parmesan Scallops
Author: https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/pan-seared-parmesan-scallops/ea6c4bcf-37af-4deb-aeac-d25a1ff4c424?utm_campaign=yummly&utm_medium=yummly&utm_source=yummly
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 16 large sea scallops (about 1½ lbs.)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp. butter
- Coarse ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley
Instructions
- Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Place cheese ¡n shallow dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag. Coat scallops with cheese. Discard any remaining cheese.
- Heat oil and butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half of scallops at a time in oil 3 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on outside and white and opaque inside. Sprinkle with pepper and chives.
