Seared Scallops With Fennel without basil tenders

8 sea scallops , dry (can sub bay scallops if larger scallops are not available) 1 Rub scallops with cumin, salt and pepper. Can sit in refrigerator from 5[...]

1 lb fresh sea scallop , dry (many are wet-packed and thus difficult to sear) 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup whole milk sea salt or[...]

3 tablespoons olive oil 16 sea scallops (1 1/2 lbs) kosher salt fresh ground black pepper 1 fennel bulb , trimmed of stalks (reserving 2 tablespoons of the[...]