High heat broiling is the key to some quick-cooked, delicious scallops. Lemon juice, butter, and paprika give the scallops some character. Serve with a risotto for a full-out fancy...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Scallops
Scallops are a non-fishy tasting seafood rich in vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids. They are also low in saturated fat. Scallops cook quickly so take care not to overcook them. They are delicious baked, pan fried, seared, stir fried, in pasta, risotto, or wrapped in bacon!
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Broiled Sea Scallops
Ginger Scallops
Meaty scallops are tossed with a ginger-butter sauce.
Helpful tip: Buy dry scallops, they sear nicer than soaked scallops.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cold Marinated Scallops
Seared scallops are marinated in lemon juice and served in a bloody Mary sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quilted Bear's Coquilles St. Jacques
Crispy-edged baked mashed potatoes surrounding a creamy, lemony melange of scallops and mushrooms. Absolutely a dish worthy of company, but is the company worthy of...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Mediterranean Grilled Scallops
Tender sea scallops marinated in a blend of olive oil, garlic, and aromatic herbs, then grilled to golden brown perfection. Taste the Mediterranean without the airfare.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
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Fried Sea Scallops
Made with tartar sauce, paprika, scallops, eggs, flour, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Gourmet Scallops
Made with tarragon, butter, leeks, champagne, whipping cream, scallops, caviar
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Grilled Marinated Scallops
Your next BBQ will be the talk of the town with these zesty grilled marinated scallops.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crispy Baked Scallops
Buttered panko breadcrumbs with a mix of spices like parsley, thyme, and chives give a crispy outer layer to these baked and broiled morsels.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Radicchio, Arugula, and Israeli Couscous
Bacon-wrapped scallops and elegantly dressed arugula and couscous turn an appetizer into a stunning main course.
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Scallops
Scallops are cooked with bacon, spices, and a hefty dose of hot sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Scallops In Cider-Sour Cream Sauce
Made with sour cream, flour, shallots, sea scallops, bread crumbs, butter, white wine, Dijon mustard, apple juice concentrate or apple cider, butter or oil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lemon-Parsley Broiled Scallops
Made with garlic, black pepper, sea scallops, lemon juice, olive oil, water, parsley, lemon rind
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pan-Seared Scallops With Bell Pepper Confetti
It's time to bring some flair to your dinner table with these delightful scallops. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, they're just begging to be...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Asian Style Grilled Scallops With Somen Noodle Salad And Cilantro Vinaigrette
Made with lemon zest, micro greens, red onion, celery, scallops, black sesame seeds, salt and pepper, somen noodles...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Scallops Baked With A Julienne of Vegetables
Made with leeks, turnips, tomato pulp, parsley, basil, garlic, butter, bay scallops, celery, carrots
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Batter Fried Scallops
Ever wondered how to make scallops that rival your favorite restaurant? With this batter fried recipe, you'll create a crowd-pleaser that's both easy and satisfying.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp and Scallops Casserole
Make dinner exciting with this shrimp and scallops casserole. A savory mix of tender seafood, melted butter, and crunchy crackers that's ready in just 25 minutes. Simple...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Scallops Mornay
Made with parsley or paprika, mashed potatoes, black pepper, scallops, butter, flour, milk, Cheddar cheese, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bay Scallops Quiche
Made with cream, milk, single-crust pie pastry, butter, celery, onions, bay scallops, parsley, sherry, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Red Lobster's Scallops Sauteed in Garlic and Tomatoes
Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, scallops, flour, butter, garlic, tomatoes, parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Andouille Sausage With Scallops
Made with salt and pepper, chicken broth, white wine, butter, andouille sausage, sweet onion, vegetable oil, scallops
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cognac-Seared Scallops
Made with fresh black truffles, sea scallops, salt and pepper, olive oil, butter, cognac
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Scallops in Wine
Made with butter, white wine, fresh parsley, shallots, dry sherry, scallops, mushrooms
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Scallops Thermidor
Made with onion, scallops, flour, butter, chili sauce, parsley, dry English mustard, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
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