Scallops Whakatane Recipe

Name: Scallops Whakatane
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Clarified butter; 1 garlic clove, peeled, bruised; 1 cup spring onions, chopped; 1 cup mushrooms, finely sliced; 1/4 cup green pepper, finely sliced; 1/2 lemon, juiced, divided; Tomatoes, about 1 cup, peeled, cut in 1/8's; 1 pound scallops; All-purpose flour; Salt; White peppercorns; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

Clarified butter
1 garlic clove, peeled, bruised
1 cup spring onions, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, finely sliced
1/4 cup green pepper, finely sliced
1/2 lemon, juiced, divided
Tomatoes, about 1 cup, peeled, cut in 1/8's
1 pound scallops
All-purpose flour
Salt
White peppercorns
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

1
Melt a tablespoon clarified butter in a pan and add the bruised garlic clove.
2
Allow it to sweat and add the spring onions, tossing well.
3
Reduce the pan heat and remove the garlic.
4
Add the green pepper.
5
Add in the mushrooms and stir gently to coat with the butter.
6
Add half of the lemon juice and tomatoes.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Dry scallops well, season and lightly dust with flour.
9
In a separate pan, place enough clarified butter to coat, add the scallops and shallow fry for 4 minutes, tossing them over several times.
10
Add the remaining lemon juice and chopped parsley.
11
Place the vegetables around the serving dish and spoon the scallops into the center.
12
Serve with steamed rice, if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Clarified butter, 1 garlic clove, peeled, bruised, 1 cup spring onions, chopped, 1 cup mushrooms, finely sliced, and more.

Yes, Scallops Whakatane falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Scallops Whakatane

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