Scallops are a kind of nutritious seafood with delicious flavor and tender texture. Here is how long it takes to steam scallops and how to make them:

1. Steaming Time: Generally, scallops are steamed for 3-5 minutes, depending on the size of the scallop and the power of the steamer. When the scallop meat turns white and the shell opens, it is ready to eat.

2. Preparation steps:

(1) Washing: Rinse fresh scallops with water to remove sand and impurities.

(2) Seasoning: Put the cleaned scallops into a bowl, add appropriate amount of cooking wine, salt, ginger and other seasonings, marinate for 10 minutes.

(3) Steaming: Put the marinated scallops into a steamer pot, add appropriate amount of water, and steam over high heat for 3-5 minutes until the scallop meat turns white and the shells open.

(4) Serve: Place the steamed scallops on a plate and sprinkle with green onion, cilantro and other toppings.

3. Notes:

(1) Choose fresh scallops, the shell should be tightly closed without cracks.

(2) When marinating scallops, do not put too much salt and seasoning, so as not to mask the original fresh flavor of scallops.

(3) When steaming the scallops, don't put too much water so that the scallops will not be submerged and the taste will be affected.

(4) Scallops should be eaten immediately after steaming, do not over-steam the scallops to avoid them becoming hard.