Scallop recipes

They’re a bit of a treat but utterly worth indulging in once in a while, see our sumptuous scallop recipes for elegant starter ideas, dinner party mains and even a scallop and black pudding salad.

Don’t be scared! 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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Chilli-soy scallops with ginger and spring onion oil

Scallop recipes

Chilli-soy scallops with ginger and spring onion oil

Tender meaty scallops are dressed with classic Cantonese accompaniments in this starter recipe: one punchy and savoury, full of soy...

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James Martin’s Coquilles St Jacques

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James Martin’s Coquilles St Jacques

James Martin shares his recipe for classic French dish, Coquilles St Jacques. A creamy scallop and prawn gratin is served...

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Pumpkin soup with scallops

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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...

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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 his recipe for a starter of sustainable scallops. Serve with squid ink sauce and creamy...

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Scallop gratins with sea bass, mussels and prawns

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Scallop gratins with sea bass, mussels and prawns

”This is a dish that used to be on the menu at The Seafood Restaurant, where the group chef is...

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Scallops with garlic, chilli and anchovy butter

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Scallops with garlic, chilli and anchovy butter

Serving scallops in their shells always makes a pretty and impressive starter. Find out how to cook them on the...

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Scallops with cauliflower and bean purée

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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....

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Wok-fried fragrant scallops

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Wok-fried fragrant scallops

Ching-He Huang created this dish for a traditional Chinese New Year menu. It’s an elegant starter of pan-fried scallops dressed...

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Chicken wings, scallops and leeks with prune purée

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Chicken wings, scallops and leeks with prune purée

An interpretation of Scottish favourite, cock-a-leekie soup, this restaurant-style dish of chicken wings, scallops and leeks on a bed of...

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Scallops with lemon, basil and chilli brown butter

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Scallops with lemon, basil and chilli brown butter

We used delicious. Produce Award-winning scallops, from The Ethical Shellfish Company, to create this simple starter recipe. The scallops are...

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Warm salad of scallops

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Warm salad of scallops

The classic combination of scallops and black pudding gets a new twist with the addition of bacon and apples in...

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Scallops in their shells

Scallop recipes

Scallops in their shells

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

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Scallops with minted peas

Scallop recipes

Scallops with minted peas

This sublime lightly spiced scallop dish with delicious minted pea purée makes an impressive starter and is quick and easy...

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Pan-fried scallops with runner beans

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Pan-fried scallops with runner beans

The secret to making this sophisticated scallop dish is using the freshest seasonal ingredients. Runner beans step up to play...

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Rosemary seared scallops with pancetta, radicchio and toasted hazelnuts

Rosemary seared scallops with pancetta, radicchio and toasted hazelnuts

With only a few simple ingredients, including rosemary and pancetta, you can turn simple seared scallops into an ‘eating out’...

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Scallops and bacon with spring onion mash

Scallop recipes

Scallops and bacon with spring onion mash

This sumptuous scallop dinner, served with creamy mashed potatoes, looks impressive and tastes divine but is deceptively simple to make...

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