A vision of a warm, golden scallops sitting atop a vibrant mix of caramelized pears - their edges crisp and golden, the middle tender and sweet - garnished with green sprigs of fresh thyme. The dish is drizzled with a glossy, rich miso glaze.

Miso Glazed Scallops with Caramelized Pears

Name: Miso Glazed Scallops with Caramelized Pears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 fresh sea scallops cleaned; 2 ripe pears thinly sliced; ¼ cup white miso paste; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; to taste Salt and pepper; fresh thyme for garnish

Sweet, succulent scallops, tangy miso glaze, caramelized pears.

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style American

Technique Caramelizing

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · March 06, 2026

A little about this dish

Celebrate the season with this sumptuous Pescatarian-friendly feast. Seared scallops, sweet caramelized pears, and a miso-based sauce bring depth, sweetness, and umami to a dish inspired by both American coastal cuisine and the transitional season of early spring.

Ingredients (for 4)

Fresh sea scallops — 12 — cleaned
Ripe pears — 2 — thinly sliced
White miso paste — ¼ cup
Honey — 1 tablespoon
Rice vinegar — 1 tablespoon
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper — to taste
Fresh thyme — — for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍯🥣🥄

In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, honey, and vinegar until smooth. Set aside for later use.
Step 2 — 🍐🍳🔥

Heat oil over medium heat in a non-stick skillet. Add pears, season with salt and pepper, and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Step 3 — 🍳🔥🐚

In the same skillet, sear the scallops for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown and just cooked through.
Step 4 — 🐚🍯🔥

Quickly glaze the scallops with the miso mixture and return to the heat for just a moment to allow the glaze to bubble and thicken slightly. Toss scallops to coat.
Step 5 — 🍽️🍐🌿

Serve scallops over caramelized pears and garnish with fresh thyme. Drizzle any remaining glaze over the top.

A final fox tip

For a different spin on this recipe, consider substituting the pears with apples for added tartness. Or try diver scallops for their slightly sweeter flavor! This dish can be made more kid-friendly by substituting the miso paste with a tamari or soy sauce mixture.