My Favorite Scallop Recipes
Have you ever tried to bake any kind of seafood? There are numerous special types of seafood that are fairly luscious when baked instead of the typical frying that most people do.
Baked scallops is one of those dishes. When you fry the scallops you get a nice crusty outside and a soft moist center. But this can be fattening and sometimes they get dried out if you leave them in the oil too long. By baking them instead, you stand a much better chance of having them come out the exact way they should be done. For an awesome entree for the family you can try baking the scallops instead of using them as a side dish with other fish.
Plus it’s alot healthier than the oil. Take some time to learn how to bake scallops and you won’t be dissappointed when you take that first bite. Bay scallops are small, round, sweet and delicious seafood. They are usually white or yellowish in color. I believe they turn a yellowish if they have sat too long, because they are usually white. They are made so many different ways. You can put them in salads or fry them up or even saute them. There are larger scallops (sea scallops with herbes), but they are usually 4-5 times bigger and are not as versatile as these little gems.
Also, the price difference at the grocery store is significan’t. Bay scallops are cheaper than sea scallops, costing between $2.99 and $6.99 per pound, compared to $9.99 per pound. This is a huge savings and you still reap the rewards of a great tasting and good for you food item. So get some and really enjoy a treat from the ocean. We are taking a vacation this summer, and I’m looking for a place where my son can see sea scallops. After he sees them live I am concerned he may not like sea scallops on the plate, But I guess we will have to see.
Does anybody know of aquariums or touch tanks where we can view these aquatic creatures? We expect to travel within America and I would want to teach my son about these water critters, however, I am not sure where to begin. All I really know about scallops is that they have a lot of blue, glowing eyes. But then, the only picture I’ve ever seen of sea scallops was in an old National Geographic magazine. Does anybody have any good websites about the habitats or habits of live sea scallops? Finding information on the internet can be difficult. My search for sea scallops turned up many sites that I wouldn’t even want my son to see.
