Small scallops
Small bivalve molluscs with delicate flesh and a sea-sweet flavour, often sold cleaned on the half shell. Similar common names may refer to different species: check the label.
What it offers and why to use it
Small bivalve molluscs with delicate flesh and a sea-sweet flavour, often sold cleaned on the half shell. Similar common names may refer to different species: check the label. Cook briefly in an oven, on a griddle or in an air fryer until the flesh is opaque and cooked. Avoid overcooking until rubbery.
Mild, marine and slightly sweet.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Buy from an approved supplier with species, origin and date identified. This profile covers cleaned flesh ready to cook.
Store
Keep well chilled and follow the supplier’s date and storage instructions. Thaw in the fridge, never on the worktop.
Prepare
Cook briefly in an oven, on a griddle or in an air fryer until the flesh is opaque and cooked. Avoid overcooking until rubbery.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Olive oil, garlic, parsley and lemon.
How to substitute it
Small scallops of another species: adjust cooking to their actual size.
Recipes with small scallops
Air-fryer small scallops
Small scallops on the half shell, cooked briefly with olive oil to preserve their delicate seafood flavour.
Preparation and possible waiting 8 min · Cooking 11 min View Recipe →Is any information missing? You can report a nutrition or practical correction.
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