Pick the right scallops: Dry scallops, not treated with preservatives, sear better and taste sweeter than wet-packed ones. Nail the cooking technique: A hot pan, dry surface, and precise timing are ...

A whole fish and filets cooked in various manners from fried to seared and plated. - Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty Cooking fish demands a touch of finesse. Though fish is fairly easy to cook and ...