The time it takes to steam scallops depends on the size and quantity of the scallops, generally it takes about 5-7 minutes to steam medium sized scallops.

Here's an easy-to-make scallop steaming recipe:

Ingredients:

- Scallops

- Scallions, ginger, and garlic

- Mixture of cooking wine

- Salt

- Cooking oil

Steps:

1. Clean the scallops well, and gently scrape the surface of the scallops to remove any grime and seaweed with a knife.

2. Chop some chopped green onion, ginger and garlic and set aside.

3. Add the cooking wine and salt in a bowl and mix well.

4. Place the cleaned scallops on a steamer tray and sprinkle with chopped green onion, ginger and garlic.

5. Pour in the bowl of seasoned wine and salt and drizzle with some cooking oil.

6. Put the steaming plate into the pot, add water to boil and change to low heat and continue to steam for 5-7 minutes.

Warm tips:

1. Scallops should not be immersed in water for too long, so as not to affect the taste.

2. scallions, ginger and garlic can be increased or decreased according to personal taste.

3. Be careful to master the steaming time, too long will lead to scallops become old and hard.