Scallops?

[JoanOH]

Despite being a native New Englander, I don't eat scallops (or shrimp or lobster or crab). DH, however, loves them and I splurged today ($11 a pound! YIKES) and bought him some. I normally just roll them in some bread crumbs and cook in butter. Obviously, bread crumbs are out -- and I don't think this would be a good place to substitute pork rinds! So, anyone have a good scallop recipe?? They are the larger scallops if that makes any difference.

Joan J

[calyn320]

Could you use parm cheese (the kind in the green plastic can) for breading? That sounds yummy!!!
Or just cook them in butter and fresh garlic.
Darn it :anger now I want seafood!!!!

[not2late]

Sea scallops right?

Wash them off, then pat them dry very well. Over high heat, heat up a pan, add some oil, sear the scallops on one side (the edges will turn a golden brown). Flip and sear on the other side. Remove from pan and set aside. To the hot pan add a tablespoon or two of butter and minced garlic (one or two cloves) or onion (about a tablespoon of onion). Butter and garlic will melt together, pour over scallops. Squirt with lemon. Serve.

Or you can wrap the scallops in a half slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks, place on baking sheet. Broil until the bacon is crispy on one side, flip and crisp the other side.

[JoanOH]

Oooooo...those both sound good. I think I'll do the parmesan cheese thing on my fish (yellow finned tuna - yum!) and the bacon-wrapped on the scallops! Thank you both!!

Joan J

[JoanOH]

I fixed the scallops with the bacon wrapped around it (1/2 slice of bacon per scallop wrapped around fine). DH *loved* it!! I also fixed the tuna - but sprinkled it with cajun spices, then cooked it in olive oil and garlic. YUM

Thanks again for the ideas!

Joan J

[loosinit]

Joan next time you make the bacon wrapped scallops try this dipping sauce
1 Tbsp mayo
1/4 - 1/2 tsp lemon juice depending on fresshness (I always use more of the bottled)
cajun spice blend to taste

[JoanOH]

Joan next time you make the bacon wrapped scallops try this dipping sauce
1 Tbsp mayo
1/4 - 1/2 tsp lemon juice depending on fresshness (I always use more of the bottled)
cajun spice blend to taste

Oh, that sounds good!! It'll be awhile before I buy DH scallops again (at $11 a pound they are definitely a once-in-awhile thing!) but I will definitely write this recipe down. Thanks!!!

Joan J

[not2late]

Wow. I was reading a Julia Child cookbook over the weekend and read this about scallops....

The scallops you buy may well have been "plumped" in a saline solution that exudes when the scallops are warmed, making a proper saute impossible. If you ware dealing with a fishmonger, always ask for "dry" scallops. In any case, it's wise to test them out by briefly heating through 3 or 4 in a dry nonstick frying pan. If liquid exudes, heat all of them by handfuls, drain--saving liquid for fish stocks--dry, and then proceed to your saute but cut down on the normal timing.

[schellie]

Re: Scallops?

I was just looking for some ideas for scallops. Here they are about 13 something a pound....but I live in Wisconsin lol. The bacon idea looks great. My hubby says he doesnt like them, and I especially love them fried. Will try the parm idea. My DD LOVES fish. She would eat it 3 times a day if I would let her, anyway, I think she will really enjoy the bacon idea as well. Thanks a bunch!!!