Varqui Crab And Scallops Recipe

Name: Varqui Crab And Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the peppered crab:; 250 gm / 8oz crab meat; 1tbsp / 15 ml vegetable oil; 1 tsp / 5 gm garlic (lasan), chopped; 1tsp / 5 gm ginger (adrak), chopped; 2 tbsp / 30 gm / 1 oz onions, chopped; 1 green chili, chopped; 8 curry leaves (kadhi patta), shredded; 10 black peppercorns (sabut kali mirch), crushed; Salt to taste; 1/2 tsp / 2 1/2 gm fennel (saunf) seed, powder; A pinch turmeric (haldi) powder; 1 tsp / 5 gm madras curry powder; 2 tbsp / 30 ml / 1 fl oz coconut (nariyal) milk powder; A pinch garam masala powder; For the scallops:; 4 scallops; Salt to taste; 1 lemon (nimbu); 1/2 tsp / 2 1/2 gm red chili powder; 1 tbsp / 15 ml red chili paste; 2 tbsp / 30 gm / 1 oz yoghurt (dahi), hung; 1 tsp / 5 ml mustard (sarson) oil; A pinch garam masala powder; 1 tsp / 5 gm ginger-garlic paste; 1 tbsp / 15 ml vegetable oil; For the presentation:; 4 red chili flowers, fresh; 8 chives; 15 baked filo pastry sheets

Servings: persons

For the peppered crab:
250 gm / 8oz crab meat
1tbsp / 15 ml vegetable oil
1 tsp / 5 gm garlic (lasan), chopped
1tsp / 5 gm ginger (adrak), chopped
2 tbsp / 30 gm / 1 oz onions, chopped
1 green chili, chopped
8 curry leaves (kadhi patta), shredded
10 black peppercorns (sabut kali mirch), crushed
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp / 2 1/2 gm fennel (saunf) seed, powder
A pinch turmeric (haldi) powder
1 tsp / 5 gm madras curry powder
2 tbsp / 30 ml / 1 fl oz coconut (nariyal) milk powder
A pinch garam masala powder
For the scallops:
4 scallops
Salt to taste
1 lemon (nimbu)
1/2 tsp / 2 1/2 gm red chili powder
1 tbsp / 15 ml red chili paste
2 tbsp / 30 gm / 1 oz yoghurt (dahi), hung
1 tsp / 5 ml mustard (sarson) oil
A pinch garam masala powder
1 tsp / 5 gm ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp / 15 ml vegetable oil
For the presentation:
4 red chili flowers, fresh
8 chives
15 baked filo pastry sheets

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1. For the peppered crab, heat the oil; add garlic, ginger, onions, green chili, curry leaves, black pepper powder, fennel powder, turmeric powder, and madras curry powder; saute for a while. Add crab meat and cook.
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2. Add coconut milk powder and garam masala powder; mix well.
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3. For the scallops, apply salt and lemon juice to the scallops.
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4. Marinate the scallops in a mixture of red chili powder, red chili paste, salt, yoghurt, mustard oil, garam masala powder, and ginger-garlic paste.
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5. Cook the scallops.
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6. Interlayer the filo sheets with crab meat and finish with scallops on the top layer. Serve garnished with red chili flowers and chives.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the peppered crab:, 250 gm / 8oz crab meat, 1tbsp / 15 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp / 5 gm garlic (lasan), chopped, and more.

Yes, Varqui Crab And Scallops 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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Varqui Crab And Scallops

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