Prepare, as scallops (4)
I believe the answer is:
sear
'prepare as scallops' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for sear that I've seen before include "Make very hot and dry" , "Withered" , "Scorch, brand" , "Cook (quickly at great heat)" , "Dried-up, parched" .)