Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over med-high to high heat; add oil.
- Pat down scallops with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over one side of the scallops.
- Place scallops (seasoned side down) on the hot skillet.
- Do not touch, move, or tinker with the scallops at all.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the other side of the scallops.
- Cook scallops 3 to 5 minutes (depending on thickness) on each side or until caramel in color.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the pan.