Scallops should be super easy to cook at home, but as many who have tried can attest, they often turn rubbery on the inside for no apparent reason. ... True to their name, wet scallops exude more moisture when they're cooking, messing up the searing process and leaving you with an icky, rubbery dinner.

How do you make scallops not rubbery?

Add some fat. Because scallops are so lean, cooking scallops requires some fat such as oil or butter during the process. Cook them quickly. Scallops are a lean protein source and should be cooked quickly at relatively high heat to prevent them from drying out.

Are scallops supposed to be chewy?

Be sure to not overcook scallops, as they'll turn chewy and tough. These cooking techniques will help you get it right every time. Most recipes will specify if you should use bay scallops or sea scallops. ... The side muscle is a chewy, tough piece of fibrous tissue found on one side of the scallop.