The Best Seared Scallops

Deeply browned scallops with a sweet, caramel-colored crust and a tender, springy center that's never rubbery. That's what we're all after—here's how to achieve it.

Seared Sea Scallops With Leek Risotto and Lemon-Brown Butter Sauce

Seared sea scallops, a rich and creamy leek risotto, and an easy but flavorful brown butter and lemon sauce come together for a show-stopping Valentine's Day dinner that doesn't require hours and hours of cooking.

Creamy Broiled Scallops Mornay

Sweet, tender bay scallops and baby Paris mushrooms get broiled under a simple, homey blanket of Gruyère-infused béchamel. Decadent!

Seared Scallops with Salsa Verde

[Photograph: Blake Royer] Adapted from The Art of Simple Food....

Scallop Crudo

Pristine raw scallops, done up Italian-style with little more than olive oil, salt, and a few drops of lemon juice is as easy as can be—as long as you invest in the very best scallops.

Seared Scallops With Pancetta and Brussels Sprouts

A super simple Brussels sprout and shallot hash served with seared scallops. It comes together with a single skillet in about 20 minutes.

Seared Scallops with Israeli Couscous

Nutty and chewy, the Israeli couscous gets a little kick from the jalapeño. The whole dish is super simple to prepare and quite addictive. The key is to not overcook the scallops.

Seared Scallops With Indian Spinach

Think of this recipe as part Indian and part classic steakhouse. At the base is a fairly traditional Indian spinach recipe, like one for saag paneer—just, you know, without the paneer. On top are sautéed scallops that are buttery but still supple, with a slight sweetness.

Broiled Scallops Provençale

Juicy, sweet sea scallops get quickly baked with little grape tomatoes and a herby breadcrumb topping packed with garlic, basil, and a little bit of butter.

Baked Scallops with Endive

This simple baked scallop and endive dinner takes four ingredients (plus salt, pepper, and a lemon to serve it with) with no extra dishes to clean.