Get ready to enhance your cooking expertise with these three easy scallop recipes. Each one is designed to highlight the natural, delicious taste of scallops, enhanced by a range of herbs and spices. Whether it’s a casual meal or a special occasion, these recipes are guaranteed to make an impression.
1. Pan-fried Scallop with Ginger Puree
Indulge in the rich fusion of scallops and ginger with this delectable dish.
Ingredients:
- 300g scallops
- 500g ginger
- 1 clove of garlic
- 3 red onions
- 40g butter
- 300ml chicken broth
- Nutmeg, salt, and pepper
- 20g coriander and mint
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Cooking oil
Tools:
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Vegetable peeler
- Small pan
- Frying pan
- Handheld mixer
Steps:
- Preparation: Peel and finely chop garlic, ginger, and red onions.
- Creating the Base: In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and onions, cooking until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Cooking the Scallops: In a separate pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops and sear each side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Final Touch: Use a handheld mixer to blend the ginger mixture into a smooth puree. Serve scallops over the ginger puree and garnish with fresh coriander, mint leaves, and ginger slices.
2. Simple Pan-Fried Scallops
This recipe highlights the natural taste of scallops with minimal seasoning.
Ingredients:
- 4 large scallops
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper
Steps:
- Preparation: Season scallops with salt and pepper. Ensure scallops are at room temperature and pat dry with kitchen paper to remove excess moisture.
- Cooking: Heat a pan over high heat for 1 minute. Add oil, then scallops. Cook each side for 1-2 minutes.
- Finishing Touch: Add butter, let it melt, and remove scallops from the pan.
3. Baked Scallops with Cheese and Garlic
Experience the delightful combination of scallops with garlic and cheese in this baked recipe.
Ingredients:
- 20g cheese
- 6 scallops
- 15g garlic
- 10g butter
- Salt and white pepper
- Brandy or white wine
Tools:
- Knife
- Garlic press
- Oven
Steps:
- Shell Preparation: Open scallop shells, and remove and clean scallops. Marinate with salt, pepper, and brandy for 10 minutes.
- Garlic Butter Sauce: Press garlic into a puree. Microwave with butter to create a fragrant sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assembling: Spread garlic butter sauce over scallops. Top with shredded cheese.
- Baking: Bake in the oven until cheese melts and turns golden brown.
Cheese-baked scallops have an excellent taste, which can improve appetite and enhance appetite. They can also cure stomach colds and promote gastrointestinal digestion.
Scallops are highly nutritious and are high-protein and low-fat marine shellfish. The biggest benefit of scallops is their brain health. They are one of the best sources of zinc in food, rich in carbohydrates, and essential energy for maintaining brain function. It can also brighten the eyes, rich in calcium, increase the elasticity of the eyeball wall, and prevent the occurrence and development of myopia. Eating scallops is a natural and healthy way to nourish the brain!
Cheese is the best source and choice of calcium in dairy products, and it is also the dairy product with the most calcium. These calcium are easily absorbed by the human body, which can enhance the body’s ability to resist diseases, promote metabolism, enhance vitality, protect eye health, and maintain skin beauty.
Each recipe offers a unique way to enjoy seafood scallops, from the spicy kick of ginger puree to the simple elegance of pan-fried scallops, and the rich, cheesy goodness of baked scallops. Dive into these easy-to-follow recipes and treat yourself to a seafood feast.
