Help - Scallops???

[kiwimel]

Hi ya,

I am on my first day induction to day and as a treat I thought I would try cooking scallops! Having never cooked them before it now does not seem such a great idea

Any one have any induction friendly ways or recipes they can offer???

Thanks heaps in advance

Kiwimel

[Chef Kevin]

Re: Help - Scallops???

first is do not overcook them!!!

I like to sear them on both sides, med-high heat, short cooking time.
that way they get that great color without drying them out.

For induction, I just would make a nice seasoned butter to dip it in. Some garlic, a pinch of salt, maybe a bit of hot sauce. That's about it. Serve with a nice salad in the middle of the plate, with baby greens (bitter greans to offset the sweet scallops) and a vinegar based dressing for the acid to cut the butter on your tounge.

Yum!!!

[Starmaker]

Re: Help - Scallops???

I lurv chefs!

[mieren78]

Re: Help - Scallops???

I made scallops today too. Sea salt and ground pepper and their own yummy juices about 8 minutes total on medium heat. Plump and yummy.

The butter dip is a great idea too.

I had mine with asparagus. Good luck!


Darci

[TWS]

Re: Help - Scallops???

first is do not overcook them!!!

I like to sear them on both sides, med-high heat, short cooking time.
that way they get that great color without drying them out.

We cook them exactly like Chef sez....but I like 'em dredged in a Moroccan spice mix. A side salad or some grilled baby leeks are nice, too.

From Epicurious.com:

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

TWS

[AlaskaGirl]

Re: Help - Scallops???

The trick to scallops is to salt them and let them sit a little (helps remove the scallop milk) before cooking. I fry mine quick in a little butter and they come out perfect every time.

I agree a nice sauce. Last week I made scallops with the salmon dill sauce from Lindas site and a pile of stir fry vegis. The sauce was nice.

One of my favorite places serves them as Asiago Cheese Crusted (I haven't been able to recreate this one yet). Chef please help I love this dish but can afford to eat at Simon's too often.

Julie

AKA- seafood lover!