Scallop And Prawn Starter Food

SCALLOP STARTER GRATIN RECIPE

Steps:

• Put the milk, bay leaves, peppercorns and onion into a pan and heat gently, ensuring it doesn't boil, then set aside for 1 hour to infuse. Strain into a jug. Melt the butter in a different pan, stir in the flour, cook for about two minutes, then gradually whisk in the milk. Cook until the sauce has thickened. Now whisk in the cream and half the cheese.
• Heat the oven to 200C. Divide the seafood between 4 ovenproof dishes or one shallow dish. Pour over the sauce. Mix together the breadcrumbs and remaining cheese, and sprinkle over the top of seafood. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the top is a little golden and the cheese has melted.

SCALLOPS AND CHORIZO

Steps:

• Heat a heavy griddle pan over a high heat. Fry the chorizo until it is browned and some of the juices are running in the pan. Add the spring onion and chilli and fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the scallops and fry for 2-3 minutes on either side or until cooked through. Drizzle over the runny honey and stir to coat. Divide the scallops and chorizo among the six scallop shells and serve.

KING PRAWN AND SCALLOP IN GINGER BUTTER

Steps:

• Bring the wine, vegetable stock, ginger, and garlic to boil in a skillet. Mix in the carrot and leek, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes. Mix in scallops and prawns. Stir in the butter cubes. Continue cooking until butter is melted and scallops and prawns are opaque. Sprinkle with chives, and season with salt and pepper to serve.

PRAWN AND SCALLOP SAUSAGES

Steps:

• Low Fat Blend: Place the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
• The mixture can also be blended by hand.
• A food processor will not give the right consistency.
• Use as a replacement for soured cream, mayonnaise or double cream in savoury or sweet recipes.
• Make sure that all of the ingredients and the bowl are well chilled before starting and plan on working quickly.
• Place the prawns and scallops in a food processor and pureé.
• Add the egg yolk and pulse until well blended.
• Transfer to a medium-sized mixing bowl and set in a larger bowl filled with ice.
• Gently fold in the Low-Fat Blend, potato flour and herbs a little at a time until blended and smooth.
• Add the cayenne pepper, paprika and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and place in the refrigerator until chilled; about 1 hour.
• Remove the refrigerator and place the bowl on a flat work surface.
• Tear off an 8-inch piece of cling film, place 2 tablespoonsful of the mixture in a strip down the centre, roll up over the mixture to make a 2-inch (5 cm) sausage and twist the ends.
• Repeat until all the mixture is used.
• Put on a plate and return to the refrigerator until needed.
• Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan or wok fitted with a steamer, bring 1 inch (2. 5cm) of water to the boil.
• Keep the sausages chilled until you steam them; you will have to do this in batches.
• Place several sausages in the steamer and steam for about 8 minutes, until firm and cooked through.
• When all the sausages are steamed, cut open the cling film and remove.
• Drain the sausages and keep warm until serving with a salad garnish.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Sauté onions and garlic in 1 T. butter over medium heat for 3 minutes. Salt to taste.
• Add scallops, shrimp, mushrooms, Accent, salt & pepper, & 3 T. butter, stirring to mix well. Be sure to salt and pepper to your tastes. My amounts may be to heavy for some.
• Start cream sauce by melting butter in medium sauce pan, mix in flour slowly; cook for 2 minutes.
• Add half-and-half slowly and stir constantly til very thick, set aside.
• Scallops and shrimp should be stirred occasionally and will be done by the time the cream sauce is done. Add sherry and grated sharp cheddar cheese to the scallops and shrimp and stir in, then add cream sauce and mix it well until cheese is melted.
• Pour into large casserole dish or individual serving dishes, sprinkle with cracker crumbs (opitional) and paprika; bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or til golden.

CREAMY TUSCAN SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Rinse scallops and shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook scallops first - Cook scallops on each side for approximately 2-1/2 minutes, or until browned. Transfer to a plate.
• Add more olive oil to the skillet if necessary and cook shrimp - Cook for about 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until shrimp have just turned pink on both sides. Transfer to the plate with the cooked scallops and set aside.
• Add garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly (about 30 seconds).
• Add broth, cream, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 3-4 minutes. Add spinach and continue to simmer until spinach is wilted and sauce is slightly thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
• Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Return shrimp and scallops to skillet and serve topped with cream sauce.
• Optional: serve over cooked pasta, if desired.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS IN WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, onions, carrots and parsley in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are crisp-tender.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink and firm and scallops are white.

SCALLOP AND PRAWN STARTER

Steps:

• make the dressing,whisk together the chopped cilli,garlic.parsley,lime zest and juice and olive oil,season to taste.
• cook the prawns and scallops in separate frying pans after heating them up first,when the prawns start turning pink add some of the dressing and stir together.
• when the scallops start going brown on one side turn them over then add some of the dressing and stir,cook until firm then serve the prawns and scallops together