Sear the scallops 90% on one side and just warm the other side up enough to cook it through. If you present them sear side up, most people never notice the other side isn't seared. It's better to have 50% of a good sear than twice the amount of disappointing sear.
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Sear the scallops 90% on one side and just warm the other side up enough to cook it through. It's better to have 50% of a good sear than twice the amount of disappointing sear.
