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Here are the tricks to how to cook pan seared scallops and get that perfect brown crust! Follow these simple tips for a simple romantic dinner.

30 Romantic Dinner Ideas: Scallops with Lemon Herb Sauce &amp; More!

sea scallops,

Kosher salt

neutral oil

salted butter

lemon juice

garlic clove,

herbs (tarragon, thyme, parsley, etc)

Thaw the scallops, if frozen (see above).

Brine the scallops: In a shallow dish, mix together 4 cups room temperature water and 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Place the scallops in the water and wait for 10 minutes.

Remove the scallops and dry thoroughly. Lightly season with a several pinches kosher salt.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. If using a medium skillet, cook the scallops in two batches. Once the oil is hot, add the scallops and cook without turning for 2 to 3 minutes,  until an even brown crust clearly forms on bottom.

Flip scallops with tongs. Cook additional 2 to 3 minutes on the other side, until a crust just forms on bottom and the center of the scallop is almost opaque.

Remove the scallops from the skillet to a plate and reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, lemon juice, minced garlic and chopped herbs. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to release flavor from any browned bits stuck to the pan. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.

Reduce the heat to low. Add the scallops and cover them with sauce. Then remove from the heat and serve immediately.

This great collection of Romantic Dinner Ideas is perfect for Valentine&#x27;s day, anniversaries, date nights and other special occasions. We love this super easy scallop pasta:

The 40 BEST Romantic Dinner Mains

pasta

Tbsp butter

olive oil

scallops

garlic,

white wine

cherry tomatoes

Tbsp parsley

Salt and pepper

Cook the pasta according to the directions on...

Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package to your desired tenderness, and drain. While pasta is cooking, continue with remaining steps.

Pat scallops dry with a paper towel and...

Pat scallops dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.

Heat oil and butter in a skillet over...

Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium high heat.

Once the pan is hot, sear the scallops...

Once the pan is hot, sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes, flip and sear the other side 1-2 more minutes. Remove the scallops to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium and add in garlic...

Reduce heat to medium and add in garlic and sauté for about a minute.

Pour in wine and simmer for a few...

Pour in wine and simmer for a few minutes to reduce it.

Add cherry tomatoes and parsley. Cook for a...

Add cherry tomatoes and parsley. Cook for a couple of minutes, until the tomatoes start to soften.

Toss in pasta and scallops, season with salt...

Toss in pasta and scallops, season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

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