Rinse scallops, remove and discard muscle along side of scallop, and pat dry well with paper towels

Mix corn meal and Old Bay on a plate

Taste mixture and add another ¼ tsp more of Old Bay if you want the scallops to be saltier

Coat scallops in corn meal Old Bay mixture

In a heavy pan, such as a cast iron skillet, heat oil and butter until butter begins to bubble and brown slightly

Sear scallops two minutes each side, until browned on the outside, and heated through on the inside

Meanwhile, mash avocado with lemon and salt, and divide amongst inside of radicchio leaves, and place on a serving platter

Drop one scallop on avocado in each radicchio leaf and serve