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Seared Scallops With Red Chile Paste and Fennel Salad

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A plate with seared scallops and shaved fennel topped with a garnish of dill.
Photo by Alex Lau

Scallops: so meaty and delicious and yet so easy to overcook. That’s why we sear these on only one side, preserving the meltingly tender, near-raw texture on the other end.

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