Food glossary
What is Scallop?
Scallop — An expensive but delicious shellfish with a delicate taste, available in a range of sizes. Scallops have two fan-shaped shells which contain rounds of firm white flesh. The edible orange coral (or roe) is sometimes left attached. Scallops can be bought in or out of their shells. The two main types available in the UK are the larger king scallop and the tiny queen scallop. You'll need about four…
An expensive but delicious shellfish with a delicate taste, available in a range of sizes.
Scallops have two fan-shaped shells which contain rounds of firm white flesh. The edible orange coral (or roe) is sometimes left attached. Scallops can be bought in or out of their shells.
The two main types available in the UK are the larger king scallop and the tiny queen scallop. You'll need about four to five king scallops a person for a main meal or about a dozen queen scallops.
Scallops can be steamed, fried or grilled but should be cooked gently and only for a very short time or the delicate flavour and texture will be spoiled. Poach them in wine, wrap them in prosciutto and grill or fry for a few minutes, or pan-fry them in butter with ginger and fresh coriander. Scallops also go well with Asian ingredients.