seared
- adjective
- /sɪrd/
- The chef presented a beautifully seared salmon fillet that was perfectly cooked on the outside.
Upside chicken filet pan seared with a vegan white wine butter sauce, charred scallions and tomatoes and scallion oil garnish.
- Upside chicken filet pan seared with a vegan white wine butter sauce, charred scallions and tomatoes and scallion oil garnish.
Examples
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It is what it's called, sesame seared scallops on a bed of golden and Raisin risotto, and it looks incredible.
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And then we actually have a little bit of a swap out finished seared steak on the side.
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It's a quinoa risotto with winter squash, seared mushrooms and fresh herbs.
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Upside chicken filet pan seared with a vegan white wine butter sauce, charred scallions and tomatoes and scallion oil garnish.
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For dinner, we enjoyed seared vegetables sautéed in olive oil with a delightful seasoning.
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She ordered the seared duck breast, which was crispy on the outside and juicy inside.
Synonyms
Having a brown, crisp surface from heat, like bread
Slightly burned on the surface but not destroyed
Burned and dried by strong heat such as fire or hot sun
With a top layer of caramelized sugar that is crisp
Antonyms
How Burned
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Seared comes from the old verb sear, which meant 'to make dry' or 'to burn'. So to be seared is to have the surface quickly burned or browned by very high heat, which adds flavor and helps keep the inside juicy.