How do you cook scallops?

Question

I would like to try just plain scallops but have never tried them before. But the trouble is I have no idea how long to cook them and don't know what to cook them in. I would appreciate any advice. Thank you very much.

Answer 1

Scallops are delicious all by themselves. Try sea scallops first. They are the big ones at the market and have a better, lighter flavor than bay scallops. Dry 6-8 scallops with a paper towel. In a small pan heat one tablespoon butter and one tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Lightly dust scallops in seasoned flour (salt & pepper). Place scallops in heated pan. Sear about three minutes or until lightly golden. Turn scallops and brown the other side. Continue browning until scallops are opaque white. Remove to plate. Enjoy!

Answer 2

Actually, how you cook them is MUCH less important than what kind you get. "Dry Pack" scallops, more expensive than other scallops, are decidedly NON FISHY and not mushy, therefore, they are the ones restaurants use. People who enjoy scallops in restaurants and try to prepare them on their own are generally disappointed. It's not their culinary skills that's holding them back--it's the scallops! So...first, ask for "dry pack" and expect to pay $12 to $15/lb depending upon where you are in the country. Then, you can heat a bit of olive oil and butter in a pan w/ a bit of white wine and the herb of your choice. Toss the scallops in and watch them carefully. When they're translucent, they're done. There are plenty of really intensely flavored recipes for scallops too. But, as far as I'm concerned, don't spend the money on these tasty things if you're going to cover the taste up. Bon Appetit!

Answer 3

i had bay scallops tonight. i melted some butter in a hot fry pan, added scallops and some freshly chopped basil and finely chopped garlic. cook/stir until white. served over hot buttered fettuccini noodles topped off with fresh parmesan
have also added fresh cut up roma tomatoes one time too when almost done

Answer 4

Just saute scallops in olive oil with chopped garlic until done and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Answer 5

scallops are a very easy thing to do what you need to do first is remove the small piece its easy to see that part is were it attatched to things its its leg and its chewy and tought then rinse off under cold water then place the in a hot pan sear both sides to a golden brown and taday plan scallops

Answer 6

well when i'm in cooking jam i go to www.cooks.com or www.foodnetwork.com to see if they have any recipes or advice on a certain ingredient. also do a google search for cooking scallops and see what comes up. hope this helps you.

Answer 7

broil them in some butter and parsley EASY