Cooked scallops.
Scallops are one of the most popular types of shellfish in many parts of the world. As with many fish dishes, there are several ways to prepare and serve them. Before you start preparing any recipe, fresh seafood needs to be cleaned. Here are some tips for working with fresh scallops and frozen items.
The first step in using scallops is to remove the meat from the shell. There are actually two types of meat included in each scallop. The adductor muscle is the portion generally identified as the scallop proper and has a fleshy, white appearance. The roe or coral is the second section of the meat and is usually tender and red to whitish. It’s not uncommon in many western scallop recipes to use scallops and toss the roe. However, in some parts of the world, the two meats are removed from the skin and separated for use in different dishes.
The delicate flavor of scallops makes for easy preparation and requires few embellishments.
After removing the meat from the shell, the scallop is usually cut into two parts. Rinsing the meat is enough to finish the cleaning process. However, do not soak them in water as this will dilute the flavor. Instead, place the scallops on a paper towel and let them dry while you read the fish recipes to find out how to cook the clams.
Grilled scallops wrapped in bacon are a popular part of the meal.
One thing to keep in mind is that fresh scallops should be cooked immediately after removing them from the shell. Fortunately, crustaceans of this type do not take long to cook. A simple approach is to place them in a pan along with the butter and seasonings of your choice. Gently toss the scallops, allowing the seasonings and butter to slowly coat and brown the meat. Once sealed, they can be combined with a cream sauce and served with pasta.
Scallops in their shells.
Baked scallops are also a quick and easy option. Seafood can be covered with a thin layer and placed on a baking sheet. They will cook quickly and the topping will give a crunch similar to the texture of fried popcorn shrimp. Grilled scallops can be served alongside a garden salad and are a tasty, light and nutritious meal.
Black olives can be used as a garnish for scallops.
Scallop salad is also an option. A basic recipe for the salad would include green bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. These three ingredients are chopped and combined in a bowl. The shellfish is grilled in the pan to unlock the flavor and added to the bowl. As a binder, you can make a simple oil and vinegar dressing or use a commercially packaged Italian dressing. After adding the ingredients, serve the salad on a bed of lettuce leaves and garnish with chopped black olives.
Cooking scallops is a great way to enjoy seafood without having to work too hard. If fresh ones aren’t available, the frozen variety will work in many situations. However, frozen scallops tend to work best in recipes that include sauce.