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1. Seasonal Food
2. Jan

Celebrate... scallops

The kingly scallop is available all year round, but the cold winter months are the best time to eat these delightful morsels of loveliness.

What a treat scallops are – delicate and sweet in flavour, springy and firm in texture – this shellfsh is a welcome relief after indulging in rich foods over the festive period. They're rich in vitamin B12, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc and copper and are an excellent source of protein, phosphorus and selenium, making them a healthy choice of food, especially if you eat them Asian-style, with lemongrass and a hint of chilli. Don't serve them with too-strong flavours that will overwhelm their subtle flavour.

British waters are perfect for scallops and this nation, especially Scotland, produce some of the world's finest. But try and buy ones from producers that don't use the destructive dredging method. Buy scallops in their shells to guarantee freshness and cook them simply and quickly. Scallops only need a minute at the most on each side in a hot shallow frying pan.

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Warm salad of pear, scallop and chorizo

This very quick and easy recipe is a wonderfully luxurious meal that can be served as a starter or main course. It's ideal for entertaining as it's so impressive.

Rosemary seared scallops with pancetta, radicchio and toasted hazelnuts

This sensuous starter is a perfect beginning to a romantic meal for two. Why wait for Valentine's Day?

Scallop and salmon salad with beans and quail’s eggs

Low in calories and high in fibre, this dish is tasty and very good for you.

Scallops and bacon with spring onion mash

This sumptuous meal looks impressive, tastes divine, but is deceptively simple to make.

Fennel and mascarpone risotto with seared scallops and prosciutto

This mouthwatering risotto recipe is full of the loveliest ingredients around, including succulent scallops, rich prosciutto ham and fragrant fennel.

Scallops with confit potatoes and a ginger and thyme velouté

This French recipe – explained with clear, detailed instructions from Angela Hartnett – is a real winner.

Scallops in chilli black bean sauce on kai lan with enoki mushrooms

Kai lan, or Chinese broccoli, is prized for its tender stems and goes fantastically with scallops in this easy stir-fry recipe.

Seared scallops on pea and mint risotto

A fresh and flavourful first course that's bound to impress.

Seared scallops with peanut and Parmesan crust and squash puree

Have a go at haute cuisine at home with this luxury dish of seared scallops with peanut and Parmesan crust and squash purée.

Scallops steamed on the shell with ginger and soy sauce

A quick and easy scallop dish that'll impress your friends.

 

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