scallops..?

[Lindsay]

Hi all...

I've got 1/2 a kg of fresh Bass Strait scallops. I was gunna bbq some on
some skewers, brushing on a little olive oil and lemon juice as I turn.

But how do I know when they're cooked? I was told 2 mins, but is that
on high heat, or do I cook longer on low heat? Golden brown sounds a bit
much! :)

Cooking seafood on a bbq is new to me, and I didnt want to waste 'em...
I've also got a bit of yellowtail kingfish, i guess i'll just brush a
bit of oil and lemon on it as well?

Regards..
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[PeterLucas]

Post by Lindsay
Hi all...
I've got 1/2 a kg of fresh Bass Strait scallops. I was gunna bbq some on
some skewers, brushing on a little olive oil and lemon juice as I turn.
But how do I know when they're cooked? I was told 2 mins, but is that
on high heat, or do I cook longer on low heat? Golden brown sounds a bit
much! :)

Do *NOT* cook on high heat for 2 mins!! They will be overdone and as
rubbery as a thong.

Do *NOT* cook for longer on low heat either.

Sear one side on high heat for about 20-30secs, turn and do the same for
the other side and they are done. (Timing all depends on how big the
scallop is, and if it has roe on.)

Post by Lindsay
Cooking seafood on a bbq is new to me, and I didnt want to waste 'em...
I've also got a bit of yellowtail kingfish, i guess i'll just brush a
bit of oil and lemon on it as well?

Oil and a bit of salt. Fish needs to be salted before cooking.
Add the lemon afterwards if you must.

[Rheilly Phoull]

Post by PeterLucas

Post by Lindsay
Hi all...
I've got 1/2 a kg of fresh Bass Strait scallops. I was gunna bbq some on
some skewers, brushing on a little olive oil and lemon juice as I turn.
But how do I know when they're cooked? I was told 2 mins, but is that
on high heat, or do I cook longer on low heat? Golden brown sounds a bit
much! :)

Do *NOT* cook on high heat for 2 mins!! They will be overdone and as
rubbery as a thong.
Do *NOT* cook for longer on low heat either.
Sear one side on high heat for about 20-30secs, turn and do the same for
the other side and they are done. (Timing all depends on how big the
scallop is, and if it has roe on.)

Post by Lindsay
Cooking seafood on a bbq is new to me, and I didnt want to waste 'em...
I've also got a bit of yellowtail kingfish, i guess i'll just brush a
bit of oil and lemon on it as well?

Oil and a bit of salt. Fish needs to be salted before cooking.
Add the lemon afterwards if you must.

Yeah! dont overcook, when they (seafoods) are not soft ie slightly firm to
the touch of the fork they are cooked, dont overlook the continued cooking
effect when removed from the heat source. That goes for chicken and fish
generally.

[Lindsay]

Rheilly Phoull wrote:
Thanks to you, and Peter.

They were magic, and the Kingfish was yummy as well.
Now to have a go at scallops and prawns, on the same skewer..:)
Perhaps with a bit of green capsicum and a small bit of pineapple..

Regards..
--
Scrap the 00 to post direct.

"We all should present legal cars. I'm embarrassed we've presented a car
that's ineligible." Mark Skaife, Chief Sook, HRT.12/11/04 (It must hurt
to say illegal!)

"Speed limit near schools lowered to 40 grams per student" - CNNNN

"It really doesn't matter if my wording wasn't 100% accurate." David Z

[Rheilly Phoull]

Post by Lindsay
Thanks to you, and Peter.
They were magic, and the Kingfish was yummy as well.
Now to have a go at scallops and prawns, on the same skewer..:)
Perhaps with a bit of green capsicum and a small bit of pineapple..
Regards..
--

Scallops and crabclaws are a combination made in heaven, fiddly but will
help your street cred considerably !! (Dont forget a small sprinkle of fresh
ginger).

[PeterLucas]

Post by Lindsay
Thanks to you, and Peter.
They were magic, and the Kingfish was yummy as well.
Now to have a go at scallops and prawns, on the same skewer..:)

They'll go well together. As soon as the prawn turns opaque (if you're
using green prawns) both the prawns and the scallops wil be done.

Post by Lindsay
Perhaps with a bit of green capsicum and a small bit of pineapple..

Anytime someone mentions pineapple in cooking (except for Pineapple
Upside Down Cake) I shudder!!

Pineapple on a pizza is an abomination.



But that aside........ the scallops and prawns on the same skewer will
be great.

If you need cooked fruit with it, do it separately. The capsicum is fine
on the skewer....... but try using red instead of green.

It'll give more of a sweetness to the scallops and prawns.
--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


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I tried it once because it looked so pretty on TV. :) The scallops cook
quicker than the prawns though, especially with big Tigers, so I'd advise
against it. Save the pineapple skewers for desert after marinating the
pieces in rum/brandy, a very small piece of ginger(then discarded), and a
wee bit of brown/palm sugar. Serve with fresh lime/lemon and ice cream;
though it's good without the latter.

Post by Lindsay
Thanks to you, and Peter.
They were magic, and the Kingfish was yummy as well.
Now to have a go at scallops and prawns, on the same skewer..:)
Perhaps with a bit of green capsicum and a small bit of pineapple..
Regards..