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Active Time:5 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4
Active Time:5 mins
Active Time:
5 mins
Total Time:15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:4
Servings:
4
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What Type of Scallops Should I Use?
We use sea scallops for this recipe, which are larger in size than bay scallops. There are two types of scallops sold at grocery stores and seafood markets: bay scallops and sea scallops. Bay scallops are found in shallow waters and bays along the East Coast and are small in size, most measuring 1/2 inch in diameter. Sea scallops are found in deep, cold ocean waters around the world and are larger in size, with some as big as 2 inches in diameter.
Sea scallops are typically creamy off-white or a light pink hue. When shopping, look for scallops that are about the same size and thickness so that they cook evenly in the broiler. Be sure to buy dry-packed sea scallops, which are scallops that have not been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, or STP. Scallops that have been treated with STP (“wet” scallops) have been subjected to a chemical bath and are not only mushy and less flavorful but will not brown properly.
How to Prepare Scallops for Cooking
1.Locate the side muscleon each scallop. The side muscle is a chewy, tough piece of fibrous tissue found on one side of the scallop. This is what once held the scallop to the shell.
Pinch the piece of muscle between your thumb and forefinger. Gently tug until the muscle pulls away.
Pat dry each scallop to remove moisture on the surface.
How Do You Know When Broiled Scallops Are Done?
The scallops are broiled until just opaque in the center and golden brown on top. Be sure to cook the scallops to an internal temperature of 120°F (use an instant-read thermometer to check). This should take about 6 to 8 minutes or so, depending on the thickness of each scallop.
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1pounddry sea scallops, tough muscle removed2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil½teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper
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Ingredients
1pounddry sea scallops, tough muscle removed
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground pepper
DirectionsPreheat broiler with oven rack about 6 inches from heat source; place a baking sheet on the rack. Thoroughly pat scallops dry with a paper towel; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.When the broiler is preheated, carefully remove the hot baking sheet and arrange the scallops on it, evenly spaced with at least 1 inch between them. Broil until just opaque in the center and golden brown on top, 6 to 8 minutes, depending on size.EquipmentBaking sheetOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2021
Directions
Preheat broiler with oven rack about 6 inches from heat source; place a baking sheet on the rack. Thoroughly pat scallops dry with a paper towel; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.When the broiler is preheated, carefully remove the hot baking sheet and arrange the scallops on it, evenly spaced with at least 1 inch between them. Broil until just opaque in the center and golden brown on top, 6 to 8 minutes, depending on size.EquipmentBaking sheet
Preheat broiler with oven rack about 6 inches from heat source; place a baking sheet on the rack. Thoroughly pat scallops dry with a paper towel; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
When the broiler is preheated, carefully remove the hot baking sheet and arrange the scallops on it, evenly spaced with at least 1 inch between them. Broil until just opaque in the center and golden brown on top, 6 to 8 minutes, depending on size.
Equipment
Baking sheet
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2021
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)138Calories7gFat4gCarbs14gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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