sear
sear
verb
To cook the surface of food quickly with intense heat.
"Sear the scallops until golden brown."
verb
To burn or scorch the surface of something with sudden, intense heat.
"The hot pan will sear your skin."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: sere, shriveled, withered, dry, shrivelled, dried-up, scorch, parch, singe, blacken, char