Scallop sizes can vary, depending on where you live and what you can get your hands on. In my part of the world, the south-west, the scallops are fairly small compared to the huge scallops that are ...

Set aside. For the Scallops Place a large skillet over high heat. Add a bit of canola oil to the pan. Lightly season the scallops with salt and cracked pepper and add half of them to the hot pan.

Scallops can be steamed, fried or grilled but should be cooked gently ... Scallops go well with Asian ingredients: try pan-frying them in oil with ginger and fresh coriander.

Drop the scallops into different areas of the pan so that they don’t get a chance to stick together. Once all the battered scallop pieces are in the oil, fry for 2–2 ½ minutes, or until pale ...