I have just recived a load of fresh scallops, Straight off a fishing boat from the North sea.
Any cooking tips from you budding chefs ?
2006-09-12 10:47:53 · 15 answers · asked by kamviag 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Always take care not to overcook scallops. They toughen easily. As soon as they loose their translucency and turn opaque, they are done.
Bake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line the bottom of a shallow baking pan with aluminum foil and grease the foil. Lay the scallops in the prepared pan. Place the pan containing the scallops in the oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until white in color and slightly firm.
Broil: Place your scallops in a well greased pan about 3 to 4 inches from heat source. Brush the scallops liberally with melted butter. Cook until white in color and slightly firm.
Sauté: Dip cleaned scallops in milk and lightly dust with flour. Melt enough butter in a skillet to cover the bottom. When the butter is hot, but not burned, place the scallops in the skillet. Cook until lightly browned on each side, turning once.
Scallops are also excellent in a stir-fry or grilled on a skewer.
2006-09-12 11:16:30 · answer #1 · answered by Nutcracker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the pan is really hot with a thin layer of oil on the bottom; lightly season the scallops with salt, pepper; pop into the pan for a minute on each side; serve over a nice salad with lemon slices on the side; quick and delicious.
2006-09-12 10:59:19 · answer #2 · answered by sweet ivy lyn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yum,Yum Scallops I love them deep fried in a nice crispy batter and a squeeze of lemon where are you be there in two shakes of a lambs tail I am like the Cadburys man drive anywhere swim anywhere climb mountains through lightning storms just for a scallop
2006-09-12 10:56:40 · answer #3 · answered by terrano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a little oil, add lemon zest to oil and mix, add to hot pan with a couple of drops of lemon juice. use a round metal griddle thingy that sits in the pan but stays off the bottom. Put scallops on grill, put in the pan, drop a little cold water in to steam and slap lid on for 30 secs. Perfect.
2006-09-12 10:52:18 · answer #4 · answered by stevensontj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You lucky devil!
I would just cook them as they are very quickly on a skillet with a little oil and butter on each side for about 30 sec to a minuet depending on how big they are.
Please don' t over cook them. Serve with a salad or something light.
2006-09-12 10:55:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you dry them, a paper towel will do. Put flour, paprika, freshly ground pepper & a dash of salt in a plastic bag, put scallops in a few at a time & shake the bag until their coated. Broil in butter, until they are browned, turning over once, Serve with a slice of lemon, Boy, did you make me hungry!!!
2006-09-12 11:26:01 · answer #6 · answered by yvonne p 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As opposed to scallops in bed?
2016-03-26 22:25:38 · answer #7 · answered by Janet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You lucky lucky person, am v. jealous. They are my very favourite. Lightly sautee in butter and a little oil. Nothing more as this alone brings out the beautiful taste. Don't over cook, slightly brown thats all... Enjoy.....hmmmmmmm x
2006-09-12 10:55:13 · answer #8 · answered by Nifty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shallow fry them in butter and vinegar my bf used to be a North Sea Trawlerman .
2006-09-12 10:50:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
cook in frying pan with olive oil and a little butter,only turn them once,when they have gone slightly brown.
2006-09-12 11:00:59 · answer #10 · answered by Spook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋