Scallops - Delicious Recipes
Scallops belong to the Pecten genus in the scallop family and can be found in all oceans and depths of the seas. Their meat has been appreciated for centuries and is consumed both raw and cooked. The scallop is considered a symbol of Saint James, who is regarded as the patron saint of pilgrims. Many pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago visibly carry a scallop shell as part of their belongings. This tradition dates back to the Middle Ages when believers walked to Santiago de Compostela.
Scallops, Great Scallop, and Scallops are closely related and are often sold under the same name in the market. Scallops come from the Mediterranean, while the Great Scallop is native to the Atlantic coast of France, Scotland, and Norway. Both species can grow up to 15 centimeters in size. Scallops are found in all seas in various genera of scallops such as Chlamys or Placopecten, with the deep-sea Atlantic scallops off Canada and New England being well-known.
Preparing the Fine Delicacy from the Sea
Scallops come in numerous sizes and varieties, making them a versatile ingredient in kitchens around the world. Whether used as an addition to soups, topping for sushi, in sashimi, or served as delightful appetizers, scallops are a culinary delight. When consuming scallops or Jakobsmuscheln, only the adductor muscle and the roe sac are typically eaten. The white muscle, also known as the "nut," and the orange-red roe sac, known as the "corail," are the edible parts. Scallops and Jakobsmuscheln have a lightly nutty and slightly sweet flavor. Scallops are usually a bit softer than Jakobsmuscheln but are a more budget-friendly option. Their taste depends on the environment in which they grow, with the freshest ones enjoyed raw.
A freshly caught and still alive Jakobsmuschel should have its shell slightly open. It can be eaten directly from the shell like an oyster or cooked like other shellfish. For cooking, simply sauté the mussel meat in butter for about a minute or steam it. Pan-seared Jakobsmuscheln pair wonderfully with salads, pasta, or risotto. Due to their low caloric content, they are often used in light dishes (without butter).
Recipe for pan-fried scallops
4-6
scallops per person
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some
lemon juice
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2EL
olive oil or butter
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salt and pepper
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This recipe is ideal for combining with a green salad of rocket, with a fine avocado cream or as a delicious addition to a pumpkin soup.
Side salad
1 packet
rocket, iceberg lettuce or mixed leaf lettuce
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1 tbsp
olive oil
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1 tbsp
juice of half a lemon or vinegar
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salt and pepper
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If desired, the salad can be dressed with a more sophisticated dressing to add fruity or savory notes.
Recipe for scallops or scallops wrapped in bacon on a bed of spinach
4
scallops, scallops or scallops
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4 slices
bacon (breakfast bacon)
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some
lemon juice
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2 tbsp
olive oil
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1 packet
fresh spinach leaves
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100ml
cream
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2
shells
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1
garlic clove
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4
toothpick
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salt & pepper
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Scallops recipe for sashimi
4
fresh scallops
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150g
shrimps
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1
avocado
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1
cucumber or leek
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soy sauce
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wasabi
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pickled sushi ginger (gari)
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Preparation should take place in a cool, clean room. A sushi platter, a pretty porcelain plate or a lacquered tray is suitable as a serving platter.
Japanese recipe for scallops
6
japanese scallops
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1 tbsp
butter
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2cl
sake
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1 cup
rice
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soy sauce
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