From Kerry Martin

Citrus Spice Seared Scallops

20 minutes  |  Serves 1

Cooking scallops at home has always felt daunting—you really hate to mess up on something that is pretty pricey per pound. But knowing that the trick is getting the scallops very dry will help you get that sear you are looking for. The Citrus Spice rub from your Very Merry Martin holiday box is also the perfect seasoning for seafood.

How To Make It:

• Lay the scallops out on a paper towel lined sheet pan. Place another layer of toweling on top of the scallops and blot them dry
• Season the scallops on both sides with Citrus Spice
• Preheat a nonstick pan over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes
• When pan is almost smoking hot, add olive oil and let it warm another minute
• Gently lay 6 of the scallops into the hot pan. Let the scallops cook in the pan without moving them.
• Turn them over after 2 to 3 minutes and cook on the other side for a minute or two
• Pull the scallops from the pan and let them rest while you repeat the cooking process with the remaining scallops. (If you feel adventurous or have a cooking companion, you can cook all the scallops at once using two pans.)