best way to cook sea scallops
1 For every pound of scallops, use 2 to 3 tablespoons flour. 2  Place the flour in a resealable plastic bag; add the scallops and toss to coat. 3  You can also mix the flour with 1 to 2 teaspoons of a seasoning, such as blackened steak seasoning or Cajun seasoning.ere's how: 1  Choose a heavy, quality skillet for the job. 2  Heat about 2 tablespoons oil in the pan over medium-high heat. 3  If you want a thin crust on the outside of the scallops, you can coat them in flour. 4  Cook scallops about 6 minutes or until browned and opaque, turning once.