Caramel Glazed Sea Scallops
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons, divided sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 12 large sea scallops
Directions
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 3 tablespoons sugar, water and corn syrup. Mix together and simmer to thicken. Reserve.
Add oil and butter to a saute pan over medium heat. Salt and pepper the sea scallops and add to pan. Coat sea scallops with 1/2 cup of sugar. Allow scallops to brown and caramelize on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Pour thickened glaze on top of scallops.
