Scallops, also known as Coquilles Saint-Jacques, are one of my favorite types of seafood. The taste is complex and at the same time sweet and salty, and the texture is creamy. Raw scallops are my favorite type of sashimi, but … Continue reading How to shop for scallops (Coquilles St. Jacques)
As primo for our X-mas dinner this year I made these wonderful ravioli stuffed with scallops and parsnip. The inspiration for this recipe came from Niki Segnit’s The Flavour Thesaurus. The combination of parsnip puree and scallops works really well, and to enhance the flavor I also added chopped tarragon. If you can obtain fresh scallops in the shell, consider using those for the seared scallop that is served with the dish. Fresh scallops in the shell are more expensive, but taste better and will also sear more easily. The recipe will work well with scallops sold out of the shell … Continue reading Ravioli with scallops and parsnip
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