Sweet, tender scallops need very little cooking. In fact, to remain delicate and flavorful, they should be cooked only a few minutes over high heat in a skillet large enough to hold them in one layer without touching. The result will be a crusty coating while the inside remains juicy.
The savory, sherry and mustard sauce take only a couple of minutes to cook in the same pan used for the scallops.
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