Delicious and Spicy Herbed Scallops: How Long to Cook a Scallop?

HOW LONG TO COOK A SCALLOP:

Scallops are a delicate seafood that can be easily overcooked. To ensure perfectly cooked scallops, it is important to know how long to cook them.

Thicker scallops will take longer to cook than thinner ones. Generally, thick scallops should be cooked for about 2-3 minutes per side, while thin scallops should only be cooked for 1-2 minutes per side.

If you are unsure how thick your scallops are, err on the side of caution and cook them for less time rather than more. You can always cook them for a little longer if needed, but you can't undo overcooked scallops!

When cooking scallops, watch for them to turn opaque and white in color. Once they reach this point, they are cooked through and ready to eat.

Enjoy your perfectly cooked scallops.

Scallops are a delicious and healthy seafood choice. But did you know that there is more than one way to cook them? In this blog post, we will discuss how long to cook scallops, and we will also provide a recipe for Spicy Herbed Scallops using hot sauce.

1. Types of scallops

There are two main types of scallops that we eat, sea scallops and bay scallops. A bay scallop is smaller and more delicate than a sea scallop.

You may have also seen scallops advertised as dry scallops or wet scallops. Dry scallops are scallops that have not been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP), while a wet scallop has been treated with STPP. STPP is a preservative that helps scallops retain water so they appear plumper. These are usually frozen scallops. If you can find a dry scallop, they are worth the extra effort and cost.

You should be able to find fresh scallops or frozen scallops year-round in the seafood section of your grocery store, but they are usually more affordable and plentiful during scallop season which runs from July to September.

Fresh scallops should have a sweet ocean smell. If the they have a fishy smell, do not buy them!

If you are buying frozen scallops, make sure to thaw them properly before cooking. To thaw the frozen scallops, place them in a sealed bag and submerge in cold water for at least 20 minutes. You can also thaw the frozen scallops in the refrigerator overnight.

2. How to clean a scallop

You should always clean scallops before cooking them. To clean scallops, simply rinse them under cold water and remove the small muscle attached to the side of the scallop. Just pinch it between your thumb and first-finger, and tear it away.

Lastly, pat dry the scallops before cooking.

3. What herbs to use with scallops

Scallops are delicious with a variety of herbs. Some of our favorites include:

• - Basil
• - Chives
• - Cilantro
• - Dill
• - Rosemary
• - Thyme

Of course, you can also use scallops as the main dish with no herbs at all. Scallops are delicious simply seasoned with salt and pepper

We also love hot sauce on our scallops!

Some of our favorite hot sauces to use with pan seared scallops are:

• - Revved Up's Spicy Cayenne Hot Sauce
• - Revved Up's Serrano Hot Sauce
• - Revved Up's Pineapple Bomb Hot Sauce

These hot sauces add a delicious spicy flavor to scallops.

4. How long to cook a pan seared scallop

1. Pat them dry and season with a little salt and pepper or herbs or sauce.
2. Heat a non-stick pan until it's very hot. Add 2 tablespoons of either vegetable oil or butter.
3. Scallops are best cooked quickly over high heat on the stovetop.
4. Place scallops in the hot fat and don't move them for at least 2 minutes so they can develop that perfect crust. We generally recommend cooking scallops for two minutes per side. However, scallops can be cooked for longer if you prefer them to be more well done.
5. Turn the scallops over and cook for another 2 minutes until they are opaque and slightly browned.
6. Remove scallops from the skillet and serve immediately.
7. If you are unsure of how long to cook scallops, simply use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the scallop. Scallops are cooked through when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. Cooking scallops for too long can result in tough, rubbery scallops. So, if you are unsure, it is better to err on the side of under cooking scallops rather than over cooking them, to make the perfect cooked scallop.

Now that you know how to sear scallops, it's time to try our delicious and spicy herbed scallop recipe!

5. Delicious and spicy herbed scallops recipe

Scallops are a delicious seafood treat. With this recipe, you can make them easily at home and they taste like they are straight from a gourmet restaurant. The flavors are fresh and bright with just enough spice to round it out. You will not taste scallops in the same way again.

By adding Revved Up Spicy Cayenne to the lemon and melted butter in the pan, you add pepper and spice to your dish. The Revved Up Spicy Cayenne sauce has the perfect balance of heat, so it doesn't make your scallops too spicy and it really brings out all of the flavors you love.

Spicy Herb Scallops Recipe

Spicy Herbed Scallops with Green Herb Sauce

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Category

Seafood / Appetizers

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Ingredients

Scallops

• 1 1/2 lbs. large scallops (about 16 scallops)

• 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil

• Kosher salt and black pepper

• Black pepper

• 4 TBSP salted butter

• Lemon zest

• 4-6 cloves garlic, minced or grated

• 1-2 TSP Revved Up Spicy Cayenne

Green Herb Sauce

• 1/4 C extra virgin olive oil

• 1/4 C fresh parsley, chopped

• 1/4 C fresh oregano, chopped

• 1/4 C fresh basil, chopped

• 2 TBSP red wine vinegar

• 2 TSP Revved Up Spicy Cayenne

• 4 Oz. feta cheese, broken into chunks

• 1 lemon

Directions

1. Wash scallops well and pat to dry. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat 2 TBSP olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the scallops and season with salt and pepper. Sear on both sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes. 

   Add the butter, lemon zest, garlic, and Spicy Cayenne. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and the scallops are opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.

3. To make the herb sauce, mix the olive oil, parsley, oregano, basil, vinegar, Spicy Cayenne, and lemon juice. Add the feta and gently sir to combine.

4. To serve, plate the scallops and pour herb sauce evenly over scallops.

Test your palate with Revved Up Spicy Cayenne sauce, you will not go back! Our Spicy Cayenne hot sauce packs a punch and offers you something original for your wings, Philly cheese steaks, nachos or whatever else needs to be kicked up a notch! Cayenne pepper adds a chili peppery zing into food and beverages for a kick, while garlic gives just the right pungent bite to flavor vegetables, meat dishes, and more. The salty and smoky tang of Worcestershire sauce is balanced by molasses's sweetness in this hot sauce with a surprising flavor, perfect on everything from eggs to wings or burgers to pizza!

These scallops are great as a main dish on their own, or you can add them into a classic pasta dish. The green herb sauce doubles great as flavor for the seared scallops and a sauce to coat the pasta. The seared scallops are also delicious in salad . The flavors in this recipes go great with any simple oil and vinegar based dressing.

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