Preparation
Season scallops with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in sauté pan on HIGH until oil faintly smokes; add scallops, scored side-down. Reduce heat to MED-HIGH; cook about 1 1/2 min. Turn over.
Cook 30 sec. (Optional: baste with finishing butter). Remove from pan (120 degrees).
Let rest 2 min (135 degrees).
Chef Tip: *Use a splatter screen while cooking to contain oil in pan.