PREPARING SCALLOPS
Scallops are very easy to prepare for cooking. Just rinse them under cool water and pat them dry. Check over the scallops as you’re handling them and remove the side muscle if you find any still attached. They can be seared, grilled, poached or even eaten raw if they’re very fresh. They cook very quickly and become tough and chewy if overcooked.
THE MOST POPULAR METHOD OF COOKING SCALLOPS
(Just as Billy Mullis cooks them)
Simply melt a little butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the scallops. Sear them for about a minute and a half on both sides, just enough to get a golden crust and barely cook them through. To get a really crispy crust, make sure the scallops are dry as possible before going into the pan and salt them only at the very last second. Use the same method if grilling scallops.
LINGUINE WITH SCALLOPS
¾ lb. scallops
¼ c. olive oil, plus 1 Tbs.
4 Tbs. (½ stick) butter
1 Tbs. minced garlic
Salt and...