Cream of tartar is an acid and will simulate the acidic environment of buttermilk in a pinch. Non-Dairy Option: Almond Milk and Yogurt (with a splash of vinegar) Stir 1/4 cup almond milk into 3/4 cup almond milk yogurt. Add a splash (about 1/2 teaspoon) vinegar to the mixture and stir well.
Rob Harris/Demand Media. Frying Scallops. Pan fry bay scallops with butter using a medium heat setting for between two and five minutes, depending upon their size. Those 1/2 inch in diamer should not be cooked for more than two or three minutes while those 3/4 of an inch or slightly larger may take a little more time. Deep fry bay scallops by putting them into an immersible container dropped in hot oil between 375 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure; however, that the oil is hot enough before immersion. Deep-frying will take less than two minutes. Oven fry bay scallops by putting them on a cookie sheet in a 425 degree Fahrenheit oven for about five minutes per side. Squeeze lemon juice over the top of the scallops before serving or, better yet, serve the juice or lemon slices on the side so that each person can use as much or as little as they like.
Starting with the scallops in the edge of the pan will help them cook evenly since the scallops closer to the pan will cook faster. If you run out of room in your pan, simply pan fry the scallops in two batches. 3. Pan fry the scallops on both sides. Let the scallops pan fry over medium-high heat for 1 1/2 minutes. Do not turn them or move them around while they're cooking or they won't sear properly. After 1 1/2 minutes, use tongs to gently flip them over and cook for another 1 1/2 minutes undisturbed.