Scallop recipes

Serve up a restaurant-style starter at home - much of it can be made ahead so you can relax with a glass of wine on the night

A quick, impressive dish that's easy to prepare and cook, creating stacks of flavour within minutes

A hot grill is the key to success here - crisp bacon and a succulent scallop. A classic that everyone should try

Scallops love a bit of lemon and chilli plus, they are ready in a flash. The perfect way to impress last-minute guests

A quick but impressive starter of plump scallops scattered with toasted breadcrumbs

Make a meal with autumn's mushroom harvest

Cooking for friends? This sophisticated starter is a taste sensation with lemon, anchovies and garlic packing a punch

Bring a Spanish touch to scallops using smoky chorizo and a picada made with hazelnuts, sherry and rustic bread. A vibrant starter or indulgent summer lunch

This light, spicy Mexican-style starter is great for kick-starting your tastebuds

Choose fat scallops for this speedy but smart pasta recipe- the ham wrappers will protect the tender shellfish and give an extra savoury hit

For a healthy-yet-special starter, try our easy pan-fried scallops with a squeeze of zesty lime and a sprinkling of chilli and coriander

Impress guests with this starter, or fish course, that's perfect for a dinner party. Scallops and radishes are served in a delicate Vietnamese sauce

Vanilla pairs beautifully with the creamy mellow flavour of cauliflower and the sweetness of caramelised scallops

Try an opulent curry with scallops and tomatoes for the taste of Kerala. Or, for a less pricey version, you could use prawns and chunks of meaty white fish

Serve this bloody mary seafood salad as a starter or light lunch. The sauce also makes a fabulous bloody mary drink topped up with a little more tomato juice

Impress your friends with these stylish, healthy canapés

Fat, juicy scallops are always a treat- the secret is not to overcook them and to team with contrasting sweet flavours

Cook scallops in the professional way then plate up restaurant-style with breadcrumbs and a smear of vegetable purée

For a show-stopping dinner party, James Martin recommends this peppery soup, topped with luxurious seafood

Anne Willan's timeless seafood classic makes for an impressive and elegant main course

Mussels, scallops and king prawns make this shellfish supper for two a real treat - it works just as well with spaghetti or linguini

Treat someone special to this elegant meal for two, with gently poached oysters and other delicious seafood

Rustle up a luxurious, romantic (and speedy!) starter for two with fresh scallops, prawns and hot chilli