Portuguese Style Scallops Recipes

FRIED PORTUGUESE STYLE BAY SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Wash the scallops in cold water. Spread on paper towels to dry. Put flour in a small bowl. Toss scallops in flour to coat completely.
• Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add the scallops and pan fry 3 to 4 minutes, moving and turning, until they are firm but not browned. Add garlic and parsley and cook 30 seconds longer.
• Remove to a serving plate and squeeze lemon juice over scallops and season with salt and pepper.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS GUMBO (PORTUGUESE STYLE)

Steps:

• Melt butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and saute for one minute.
• Increase heat to high and add mushrooms. cover with tin foil for 2 minutes or until done.
• Add shrimp and green onions. re-cover and cook one minute.
• Add scallops and cook 3 minutes or until scallops are opaque.
• Drain most liquid and return to stove.
• Add 2 cans of tamatoe sauce and re-cover for 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper
• Serve over rice (Basmatti recommended).

PORTUGUESE SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Melt butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and saute for one minute.
• Increase heat to high and add mushrooms. Saute until done.
• Add tomato paste and stir.
• Add wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil.
• Add shrimp and green onions. Cook one minute, stirring constantly.
• Add scallops and cook 3 minutes or until scallops are opaque.
• Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.