Courtney Roulston’s simple steamed scallop recipe is a must-try this entertaining season. Served with a ginger and soy dressing, it makes a delicious starter.
- Serves4
- Cook time5 minutes
- Prep time10 minutes, + 5 mins cooling & 5 mins marinating
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 20g ginger, peeled, cut into matchsticks
- 2 tbs light soy sauce
- 1 tbs lemon juice
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 12 half-shell scallops
- 2 tbs finely chopped chives
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Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a small heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat for 2 mins. Set aside for 1 min to cool. Add the ginger and set aside for 5 mins to allow the flavours to develop.
Step 2
Add the soy sauce, lemon juice and maple syrup to the oil mixture. Stir to combine. Season with white pepper.
Step 3
Arrange the scallops in 2 steamer baskets. Cook, covered, over a saucepan of simmering water for 3 mins or until scallops change colour slightly and are just cooked through.
Courtney Roulston's steamed scallops with ginger and soy dressing
- Serves4
- Cook time5 minutes
- Prep time10 minutes, + 5 mins cooling & 5 mins marinating
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 20g ginger, peeled, cut into matchsticks
- 2 tbs light soy sauce
- 1 tbs lemon juice
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 12 half-shell scallops
- 2 tbs finely chopped chives
Description
Courtney Roulston’s simple steamed scallop recipe is a must-try this entertaining season. Served with a ginger and soy dressing, it makes a delicious starter.
Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a small heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat for 2 mins. Set aside for 1 min to cool. Add the ginger and set aside for 5 mins to allow the flavours to develop.
Step 2
Add the soy sauce, lemon juice and maple syrup to the oil mixture. Stir to combine. Season with white pepper.
Step 3
Arrange the scallops in 2 steamer baskets. Cook, covered, over a saucepan of simmering water for 3 mins or until scallops change colour slightly and are just cooked through.