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Grilled scallop on a fork with a dish of scallops in the background showcases the perfect result when you know how to cook frozen scallops to perfection.
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How to Cook Frozen Scallops

How to cook frozen scallops in a pan, air fryer or microwave is here! Now you can cook this popular seafood dish fast and perfectly to tender
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frozen, scallops, seared
Servings: 4
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 pan

Ingredients

  • 1-1.5 lbs frozen scallops
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Put butter and oil in skillet. Set heat to sear or medium-high heat. Place frozen scallops in skillet. To avoid boiling the scallops as the water is released, cook only 8-10 at a time max.
  • If too much water builds up in the pan as they cook, pour off the excess and add more butter/oil if needed. Cook scallops 3 minutes and flip. Cook for 3 more minutes. The top and bottom of the scallops should have a nice browning.
  • Season and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg