First, buy scallops.
When buying scallops, it should be noted that the fresh scallops are smooth, firm and odorless. And you'd better choose live scallops when you buy them. If their shells are open or broken, don't buy them. Because these scallops may be dead or stale.
Second, the preparatory work
1. Cleaning: Wash scallops to remove sand and moisture outside, and then gently brush the shell with a brush.
2. Drying: Soak scallops in clear water for 10 minute, then take them out and dry them.
3. Cut: cut scallops along the gap with a knife and take out the fleshy part. Remember not to damage its original shape.
4. Seasoning: put the scallops in the plate, sprinkle with appropriate amount of onion, ginger and garlic, and then sprinkle with a little cooking wine and soy sauce to taste.
Third, steamed scallops.
1. Add water to the steamer: add water to the steamer to boil.
2. Assemble scallops: put the seasoned scallops into a bowl or plate, cover it, and then steam the bowl in a steamer.
3. Steaming: The time for steaming scallops should not be too long, usually about 8- 10 minutes. You can take it out when you see the meat of scallops turn white.
Fourth, eat at the table.
Take out the steamed scallops, sprinkle with chopped green onion and coriander, and then pour some hot oil, and the delicious scallops will be ready.
In short, the focus of steamed scallops is freshness and taste, so steamed scallops will be more delicious. In addition, when seasoning, you should be moderate, and don't add seasoning indiscriminately. Just pay attention to these details, and you can make a delicious scallop dish.