Scallop recipes

Juicy scallops are a bit of a seafood treat, but utterly worth indulging in once in a while. See our sumptuous scallop recipes for elegant starter ideas, dinner party mains and more.

Dress to impress with chilli-soy scallops with ginger and spring onion oil, pep up a pumpkin soup with scallops, serve them with garlic, chilli and anchovy butter or batter them alongside squid and prawns.

Don’t be worried about cooking them. All of our recipes include handy tips on how to prepare scallops, plus the best ways to shop for them too.

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Cornish fruits de mer

Impressive recipes for a special occasion

Cornish fruits de mer

Push the boat out this Christmas and serve your guests an extravagant fruits de mer platter, piled high with the best Cornish seafood.

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Giant seafood vol-au-vent

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Giant seafood vol-au-vent

This giant vol-au-vent makes a spectacular centrepiece for New Year's Eve or a festive buffet. Pile it high with prawns, scallops and fish.

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Chilli-soy scallops with ginger and spring onion oil

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Chilli-soy scallops with ginger and spring onion oil

Tender, meaty scallops are dressed with ginger and spring onion oil and a chilli-spiked soy dressing in this delicious starter recipe.

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James Martin’s Coquilles St Jacques

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James Martin’s Coquilles St Jacques

Discover James Martin's recipe for the classic French dish, coquilles st jacques. Scallops and prawns are served in the scallop shells in a creamy gratin.

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Pumpkin soup with scallops

Pumpkins

Pumpkin soup with scallops

Nathan Outlaw gives pumpkin soup a gourmet makeover, with the addition of golden, pan-fried scallops. The perfect autumn starter or lunch.

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Pierre Koffmann’s scallops with squid ink sauce

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Pierre Koffmann’s scallops with squid ink sauce

Legendary chef Pierre Koffmann shares a starter recipe for sustainable scallops served with squid ink sauce and creamy cauliflower puree.

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Scallop gratins with sea bass, mussels and prawns

Gratins

Scallop gratins with sea bass, mussels and prawns

These mini gratins are Rick Stein's take on a pleasingly old-fashioned recipe from Normandy: seafood in a cream, fish stock and white wine sauce.

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Scallops with garlic, chilli and anchovy butter

Alternative barbecue

Scallops with garlic, chilli and anchovy butter

Find out how to cook scallops on the barbecue this summer, then drizzle with lashings of the garlic, chilli and anchovy butter. 

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Scallops with cauliflower and bean purée

Recipes for one person

Scallops with cauliflower and bean purée

This scallops dish makes a smart supper for one that’s ready in 20 minutes and won’t break the calorie bank – ideal if you're on the 5:2 diet.

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Wok-fried fragrant scallops

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Wok-fried fragrant scallops

These wok-fried scallops with watercress, soy and chilli created by Ching-He Huang for a Chinese New Year men work just as well for any special supper.

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Chicken wings, scallops and leeks with prune purée

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Chicken wings, scallops and leeks with prune purée

Chicken wings, scallops and leeks are used in this twist on a Scottish favourite, cock-a-leekie soup – it's a winning way to get any supper party started.

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Scallops with lemon, basil and chilli brown butter

Scallops

Scallops with lemon, basil and chilli brown butter

Serve scallops in their shells, drizzled with a lemon, basil and chilli brown butter, for the ultimate starter that's both induglent and easy

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Warm salad of scallops

Bacon

Warm salad of scallops

The classic combination of scallops and black pudding is updated with the addition of bacon and apples in this warm salad.

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Scallops in their shells

Scallops

Scallops in their shells

Make chef Tom Kitchin's scallops in their shells – served with a creamy, French-style sauce and puff pastry casing – for a special occasion.

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Scallops with minted peas

Scallops

Scallops with minted peas

Red chilli adds zing to creamy scallops. Serve them with a fresh-tasting minty pea purée for an impressive but easy-to-make starter.

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Pan-fried scallops with runner beans

Scallops

Pan-fried scallops with runner beans

The secret to this restaurant-style starter of pan-fried scallops with runner beans is simple – use the freshest seasonal ingredients.

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