Scallop ceviche

The Best Seared Scallops

Deeply browned scallops with a sweet, caramel-colored crust and a tender, springy center that's never rubbery. That's what we're all after—here's how to achieve it.

Insalata di Mare (Italian Seafood Salad)

Italy's classic light, bright salad of gently cooked and marinated seafood, including shrimp, squid, scallops, and mussels, with lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, and subtle spices.

Seared Scallops with Salsa Verde

[Photograph: Blake Royer] Adapted from The Art of Simple Food....

Seared Scallops With Buttermilk Beurre Blanc

Sweet and tender scallops snuggle up with a twist on a classic French beurre blanc, using orange juice and buttermilk in place of the standard white wine and vinegar.

Scallop Aguachile With Jalapeño, Cucumber, and Avocado

If you love ceviche, then Mexico's aguachile is for you. Traditionally made with raw shrimp, lime juice, chilies, cucumber, and onion, it's served immediately while still totally raw, unlike most other ceviche recipes. In this variation, sweet raw scallops are tossed with lime juice, jalapeño chilies, cucumber, and red onion, then served with tostadas and avocado (and if you like, beer or tequila).

Seared Scallops with Israeli Couscous

Nutty and chewy, the Israeli couscous gets a little kick from the jalapeño. The whole dish is super simple to prepare and quite addictive. The key is to not overcook the scallops.

Fragrant Sea Scallop Cakes From 'One Good Dish'

David Tanis often riffs on international classics in his cookbooks, and the recipes in his new cookbook, One Good Dish, are no exception. His sea scallop cakes, inspired by Thai fish cakes, borrow flavors from Southeast Asia without worrying too much about authenticity.

Broiled Scallops Provençale

Juicy, sweet sea scallops get quickly baked with little grape tomatoes and a herby breadcrumb topping packed with garlic, basil, and a little bit of butter.

Dinner for Two: Crispy Broiled Scallops and Chorizo

Sweet scallops and burnished red smoky, meaty chorizo baked together without fuss in this perfect, stylish, easy dinner for two.