Loosen the scallops from the half shell, if they haven’t been already, and set them aside. Wash the shells in warm, soapy ...

Set aside. For the Scallops Place a large skillet over high heat. Add a bit of canola oil to the pan. Lightly season the scallops with salt and cracked pepper and add half of them to the hot pan.

The combination of spicy chorizo and chilli with creamy scallops and a touch of honey gives this easy starter a sensational flavour. Heat a heavy griddle pan over a high heat. Fry the chorizo ...

Scallops can be steamed, fried or grilled but should be cooked gently ... Scallops go well with Asian ingredients: try pan-frying them in oil with ginger and fresh coriander.

Regardless of which type they are, scallops are notoriously easy to overcook, and a short cooking time in a very hot pan is essential to achieving a nice crust. But no matter how hot your pan is ...