Scallop Recipes

Scallops are a popular kind of shellfish which consist of two kind of meat: the white meaty-textured muscle and the soft orange coral, or roe. They are easily overcooked and taste best when heated for no more than 5 or 6 minutes. Light white wines or sparkling wines bring out the sweetness of the scallop well, though they also make a perfect match with intense savoury flavours, such as salty bacon or chorizo. For more information on scallops, click here or view one of our many scallop recipes below.

• Pan-Fried Scallop Salad with Asparagus and Beans
• Sherry-Infused Chorizo Scallops with Spinach and Tomato
• Roast Mustard Cherry Tomatoes and Pan-fried Scallops on a Bed of Sautéed Potato
• Golden Scallops with Black Pudding and Cauliflower Puree
• Herb-Encrusted Baked Scallops
• Chinese Steamed Scallops with Ginger, Chilli and Soy
• Tom Yum Scallop Soup
• Sweet Apple and Pistachio Saffron Glazed Scallops
• Pan-Fried Scallops with Fresh Black Truffle Drizzled in Brown Butter Vinaigrette
• South American Scallop Ceviche with Pomegranate Salad
• Scallop and Prawn Bloody Mary Pot
• Lime & Coriander Scallops
• Scallop and Bacon Salad
• Scallops with Creamy Ginger Sauce
• Garlic Crumbed Scallops
• Citrus Scallops with Buttery Tomato and Pepper Sauce
• Scallop, Chorizo and Red Pepper Saute
• Scallops with Mushroom & Spinach Butter Sauce
• Truffle Stuffed Scallops
• Scallops with Basil and Lemon

More Food & Cooking Resources:

• Asparagus Recipes - Tender spear-shaped vegetable.
• Carrot Recipes - Options for this mouthwatering orange vegetable.
• Casserole Recipes - Inspiration for casserole cooking.
• Chestnut Recipes - Sweet, nutritious, energizing nuts often eaten at Christmas.
• Curry Recipes - Hot dishes including chicken, lamb, prawn and many other options.
• Fondue Recipe - Share cheese, chocolate and many other variations.
• Garlic Recipe - Delicious uses for this pungently flavored vegetable.
• Gumbo Recipe - Thick, meaty stew consisting of a hearty stock, meat or shellfish, and a thickening agent.
• Homemade Soup Recipes - Using a variety of ingredients from meats and cheeses to vegetables and herbs, soups can capture any taste, texture, and season within a single bowl.
• Mincemeat Recipes - Cooking using this combination of chopped dried fruit, distilled spirits and spices.
• Oysters Recipe - Highly prized seafood, both raw and cooked.
• Prawn Recipes - Includes many Oriental-inspired dishes, curries, salads and more.
• Quail Recipes - Small, plump game birds.
• Sauce Recipes - Add flavor, moisture, and visual appeal to your food.
• Sea Bass Recipes - Firm, white fish with a distinct meaty flavour and texture. It can be used in all sorts of ways as a more flavourful alternative to cod.
• Shrimp Recipe - Great collection of seafood cookery ideas.
• Sushi Recipes - Japanese cuisine usually made from rice and seafood.
• Trout Recipe - Methods of grilling, baking, smoking and frying this fish.

About Scallops

The term "scallop" is derived from the Old French escalope, meaning "shell". It is the traditional emblem of St James, from the legend that the apostle once rescued a knight who was covered in scallop shells. Medieval Christian pilgrims would make the journey to his shrine carrying a shell, approaching churches, castles and abbeys on the way. There, they would be given as much sustenance for their journey as they could scoop up with the single scallop shell.

Two types of scallop are common: the king scallop and the queen scallop, the latter being smaller and cheaper. Diver-caught scallops are preferable, as the dredging method often leaves the scallops gritty, and takes longer to bring them to market so they are likely to be less fresh. Dredging can also damage the flora and fauna on the ocean bed. Avoid scallops that are overly white, as it's likely these have been soaked in brine to make them swell up and appear larger.

ScallopRecipes.co.uk uses measurements and ingredients for the United Kingdom. If you are located elsewhere in the world, you may find ScallopRecipes.org makes more sense to you!