Scallops are a type of seafood rich in nutrients and beneficial for health. The scallop meat is the most nutritious and delicious part of this shellfish. Let’s join TasteVN cook two ways to prepare dishes from scallops, which are scallop meat with garlic butter sauce and scallop meat with passion fruit sauce!
1. Scallop meat with garlic butter sauce
Preparation
25 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Scallop meat with garlic butter sauce Serves 4 people
Scallop meat 500 g Butter 1 pack Garlic 1 clove Fresh milk 300 ml Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Seasoning 3/2 teaspoons Sugar 1/2 teaspoon White wine 1/2 tablespoon
Tools: Knife, pan, chopsticks,…
How to choose good scallops:
- It is advisable to buy scallops from reputable stores or supermarkets.
- When buying scallops that have been shelled, choose those that have a fresh smell, firm texture, and are slightly translucent. Do not choose those with an unpleasant smell.
- If buying scallops with shells, select those that are still alive and have shells that are tightly closed but not completely sealed.
- Do not choose dead, damaged, or overly small scallops.
How to quickly and properly separate the shell and extract the scallop meat:
- You need to use a specialized shucking knife and a sharp knife to cut the meat away from the shell.
- When you can open the shell of the scallop, gently slide the knife underneath the meat to detach it from the shell.
- The dark meat surrounding the white scallop meat should be removed as this is the digestive gland of the scallop, which includes a black lump and an intestine containing mud. It is important to discard the scallop’s cartilage; do not eat it.
- After the meat is separated from the shell, gently take it out. Keep the frill (the mantle), the white roe, and the red meat.
How to prepare Scallop with garlic butter sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
If you buy scallops with their shells, soak them in clean water for about 2 – 3 hours before separating the meat from the shell. This step helps the scallops release some sand and dirt.
Use a knife to pry the meat, gently separating the scallop meat from the shell, removing the thin membrane around the scallop meat, muscle, and black stomach.
The final and most important step is to wash the scallops repeatedly with clean water to completely remove any remaining sand and dirt. Do not let the water pour directly onto the scallop meat; wash it gently to ensure the dish will be tastier and safe for health.
Peel and finely chop the garlic.
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Sauté the scallops
Place a pan on a hot stove, add 1 – 2 teaspoons of unsalted butter to melt. Add a bit of garlic to fry until fragrant and golden.
Next, add the scallops, sautéing them on high heat so the seafood does not shrink. Add 1.5 teaspoons of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Stir well to firm up the scallop meat.
Then, add 1/2 tablespoon of white wine to eliminate the unpleasant smell and make the seafood more aromatic. Once the scallop meat has firmed up, transfer it to a bowl.
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Making garlic butter sauce
Keep the pan hot, add 1 – 2 teaspoons of unsalted butter to let it melt. Add all the remaining minced garlic to sauté until fragrant.
Next, pour in 300ml of fresh milk to cook, and you can add coconut milk for extra richness if you like. Then add 1 tablespoon of chili sauce to the mixture to create an eye-catching red color, thickness, and aroma for the dish.
Season with 1.5 teaspoons of seasoning, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of fish sauce to taste.
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Completion
Add the cooked scallops back into the mixture to absorb the flavors.
Note:
If you want to thicken the dish further, mix one tablespoon of cornstarch with water. Then add it to the mixture to make the dish more appealing. Depending on personal preference, you can adjust the amount of cornstarch to suit your taste.
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Final product
With tender and chewy scallop meat along with the fragrant, rich garlic butter sauce, this dish will be nutritious, attractive, and delicious, perfect for entertaining family, friends, and loved ones.
2. Scallops with Passion Fruit Sauce
Preparation
25 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Scallops with Passion Fruit Sauce For 4 people
Scallop meat 500 g Butter 30 g Minced garlic 30 g Passion fruit juice 40 ml White wine 20 ml Salt 10 g Sugar 25 g
How to choose good passion fruit:
- You should choose passion fruits that are dark in color, slightly wrinkled, light, and have a slightly dry skin. Those are the flavorful passion fruits because they are usually grown in subtropical and tropical climates.
- If the passion fruit feels heavy, has smooth skin, it may still be unripe, thick-skinned, with little pulp, and not as tasty and aromatic.
How to preserve passion fruit:
- Wash the passion fruit, let it drain for 5 minutes, you can put it in a sealed plastic bag and store it in the refrigerator.
- The flavor of passion fruit will be lost if stored at high temperatures. It is recommended to store passion fruit juice in a frozen form in an airtight container at a temperature of 17 – 18 degrees Celsius for up to 1 year.
How to prepare Scallops with Passion Fruit Sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel and finely chop the garlic.
Remove the scallops from their shells, take the meat out, and wash them clean of any sand and dirt. Cut the passion fruit in half and squeeze out the juice.
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Sear the scallop meat
Heat a pan on the stove, add butter to let it melt.
Then add the scallop meat to sear, flipping it to cook both sides until golden brown, then turn off the heat.
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Make the passion fruit sauce
Place another pan on the heat, add a bit of butter to melt, then add the chopped garlic and sauté until golden. Next, add 40g of passion fruit juice.
Add 20ml of white wine, 1/3 tablespoon of salt, and 25g of sugar. Stir the mixture well and cook until it thickens, then turn off the heat.
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Completion
Arrange the scallops on a plate, drizzle passion fruit sauce over the seared scallops, and enjoy.
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Final Product
With the chewy texture of the seared scallop meat combined with the sweet and sour passion fruit sauce, this dish transforms the ingredients into a delicious and appealing scallop meal, bringing many health benefits to those who enjoy it.
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With 2 delicious and attractive recipes made from scallops that are easy to make as above. Hope this helps you jot down the recipes and show off your cooking skills with family and friends. Wishing you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from: youtube channel Bếp Của Vợ and youtube channel Feedy VN
