Cooking scallops can be very tricky. You never know if they’re fully cooked, or if they are over-cooked. Well, no worries because I’m here to give some advice on how to cook your scallops so that they’re delicious and cooked perfectly.

First, gently pat your scallops dry with a paper towel. Next, sprinkle a dash of salt and freshly ground pepper. I like to add both a tablespoon of butter and extra virgin olive oil to a medium-skillet pan on medium-high heat. Tongs are best to use when placing the scallops into the pan, one-by-one (don’t just dump them in). Be sure to only let them cook for four minutes on the side they were placed in the pan on, then gently flip the scallops with the tongs and cook for one more minute. When the scallops are no longer translucent, they’re ready. That’s it!

One extra hint: If you like to spice things up with your scallops, try drizzling balsamic vinegar, sweet teriyaki sauce, or soy sauce on your scallops for color and full flavor.

Come in and try Yosemite Ranch‘s delicious scallops that are served with three secret sauces that add irresistible flavors to each perfectly sautéed scallop.