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The word "scallop" is also applied to the meat of these bivalves, the adductor muscle, that is sold as seafood. Many species of scallops are highly prized as a food source, and some are farmed as aquaculture. Scallops have a well-developed nervous system, and unlike most other bivalves all scallops have a ring of numerous simple eyes situated around the edge of their mantles. The majority of species, however, live recumbent on sandy substrates, and when they sense the presence of a predator such as a starfish, they may attempt to escape by swimming swiftly but erratically through the water using jet propulsion created by repeatedly clapping their shells together. A small minority of scallop species live cemented to rocky substrates as adults, while others attach themselves to stationary or rooted objects such as sea grass at some point in their lives by means of a filament they secrete called a byssal thread. They are one of very few groups of bivalves to be primarily "free-living", with many species capable of rapidly swimming short distances and even of migrating some distance across the ocean floor. Scallops are a cosmopolitan family of bivalves which are found in all of the world's oceans, although never in fresh water.

However, the common name "scallop" is also sometimes applied to species in other closely related families within the superfamily Pectinoidea, which also includes the thorny oysters. Scallop ( / ˈ s k ɒ l ə p, ˈ s k æ l ə p/) is a common name that encompasses various species of marine bivalve mollusks in the taxonomic family Pectinidae, the scallops.

Make sure to thoroughly pat them dry with paper towel to absorb all the liquid before searing.Argopecten irradians, the Atlantic bay scallop.

Thaw scallops in a bowl of cold water for about 10-20 minutes until thawed completely, or overnight in the refrigerator.

For this reason, we buy frozen wild caught scallops without the roe. If you have bought whole scallops, you will need to remove that and the muscle that attaches the scallop to the shell. If you can only find them with the roe attached, you can pull it off and discard it. The orange part can be a little bitter, however some people do like this part of the scallop. Try to find scallops without the bright orange or coral coloured crescent-shaped part still attached (or roe). Serve your creamy garlic scallops with as much sauce as you want! There’s an abundance here. Stir in lemon juice off the heat and add the scallops back into the pan to serve. Pour in a good quality dry white wine, like Sauv Blanc or Pinot Grigio and let reduce to half. Melt butter in the same pan as the scallops, scraping up any delicious browned bits.

Sear them without moving them for about 2-3 minutes on each side.

Use a large pan to avoid over crowding, or cook in batches to make sure they are at least 1-inch apart.

If it doesn’t, wait and let the pan continue heating before adding any more.

The first scallop should sizzle as soon as it hits the oil.

You want them to sizzle and crisp to a golden colour on the outside.

Heat an oiled skillet or pan until it’s sizzling.

Understanding how quickly scallops cook means you’ll never be intimidated again! They only take four to five minutes to cook - that’s it! You’ll have no chance of messing them up from now on. Lemon juice - I only use 1 tablespoon in this recipe as I find it’s just enough in a creamy sauce like this one.Ĭream - use heavy cream, thickened cream or evaporated milk. White wine - completely optional! You can use broth (or stock) as a substitute or leave it out all together! FIVE!īutter - unsalted is the best option which allows you to better adjust your seasonings. This scallop recipe is just as easy as the original, with a creamy sauce consisting of 5 ingredients.

#SCALLOP RECIPES HOW TO#

You have all been writing in to tell us how much you have been loving these Seared Garlic Butter Scallops that I HAD to try them in a creamy sauce! You guys are going to LOVE this low carb creamy garlic scallops recipe! HOW TO COOK SCALLOPS Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Creamy Garlic Scallops are just as good as restaurant scallops with minimal ingredients and maximum flavour!Ī silky, creamy garlic sauce with a hint of lemon coats crispy, buttery scallops! With only a handful of ingredients, you’re minutes away from having the most incredible Creamy Garlic Scallops on your dinner table! People will think there’s a hidden chef in your kitchen!