Master Gordon Ramsay’s pan-seared scallops recipe with a perfect golden crust and tender center. Served with a smooth cauliflower purée and light herb oil for a fine-dining finish.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the Scallops:

1. Fresh sea scallops – 6 large (cleaned, side muscle removed)

2. Olive oil – 2 tbsp

3. Butter – 1 tbsp (for basting)

4. Salt – to taste

5. Black pepper – freshly ground

Optional Sides (Gordon Ramsay–style pairing):

• Cauliflower purée (recipe below)

• Herb oil or lemon-butter sauce

• Microgreens or chives for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Scallops

1. Pat scallops dry with paper towels — they must be very dry for a good sear.

2. Season both sides with salt and pepper just before cooking.

Step 2: Sear the Scallops

1. Heat a non-stick or stainless steel pan over medium-high heat.

2. Add olive oil and let it get hot (it should shimmer but not smoke).

3. Gently place scallops in the pan, flat-side down, spaced apart.

4. Do not move them — sear undisturbed for 1½ to 2 minutes until a golden crust forms.

5. Flip scallops gently. Add 1 tbsp of butter and baste for another 1 to 1½ minutes.

6. Scallops should be golden on the outside and slightly translucent in the center.

Step 3: Rest and Serve

• Remove from heat and let rest for 1 minute.

• Serve immediately over cauliflower purée or your favorite base.

🌸 Optional: Cauliflower Purée (Classic Ramsay Side)

Ingredients:

• Cauliflower florets – 300 g

• Milk – 250 ml

• Butter – 1 tbsp

• Salt and pepper – to taste

• Optional: truffle oil or Parmesan for richness

Instructions:

1. Simmer cauliflower in milk until tender (10–12 minutes).

2. Drain and blend with butter until silky smooth.

3. Season with salt, pepper, and optional truffle oil.

💡 Cooking Tips

• Dry the scallops completely before searing to prevent steaming.

• Do not overcrowd the pan — cook in batches if needed.

• Scallops are done when they are springy, not firm, and still slightly translucent in the center.

• Basting with butter at the end adds flavor and keeps them moist.

🥣 Nutrition Facts (Per serving with purée)

• Calories: ~320 kcal

• Protein: 24 g

• Carbohydrates: 12 g

• Fat: 20 g

• Fiber: 3 g