Easy to Cook – Scallop Dishes under $30

31 Jan 2018

Serving Size – 4 pax
Preparation Time – 45 minutes


Recipes

Scallop Congee (Perfect for 2 @ $6.40 )
Time Taken: Only 30-35 mins

Ingredients

  • Scallops, 12pcs
  • Plain Rice, 75g, Soaked until tender and drained
  • Water, 1000-1250ml
  • Chicken Stock, 250ml

Optional Garnishing Ingredients

  • Spring Onion
  • Ginger

Directions

  1. Bring water and rice to boil.
  2. Add chicken stock, boil again and simmer for about 20-30 minutes to make congee.
  3. When congee is ready, add scallops to cook until done.
  4. Garnish with shredded ginger and spring onions, add a few drops of sesame oil for taste.
Ingredients Cost per Dish
Scallops (12pcs) $3.90
Rice EVERY HOME STAPLE
Water FREE
Spring Onion $0.80
Ginger $1.20
Chicken Stock $0.50
Total $6.40

Pot Tanghoon with Scallops (Perfect for 2 @ $8.45 )
Time Taken: Only 10-15 mins

Ingredients

  • Glass Noodles, 60g, 2 bundles
  • Scallops, 8pcs
  • Chopped Garlic, 1 Tablespoon
  • Cooking Oil, 1/2 Tablespoon
  • Chicken Stock, 150ml
  • Dark Soy Sauce, 1/4 Tablespoon
  • Abalone Sauce, 1 Tablespoon

Optional Garnishing Ingredients

  • Coriander Leaves
  • Chilli Padi

Directions

  1. Using a claypot, stir fry garlic till fragrant on medium heat.
  2. Add in the dark soy sauce, chicken stock and glass noodles, bring it to a boil.
  3. Arrange the scallops on top of the glass noodles. Cover claypot with lid and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Garnish with coriander and chilli padi.
Ingredients Cost per Dish
Scallops(8pcs) $2.60
Glass Noodles $2.27
Garlic $1.47
Chicken Stock $0.50
Dark Soy Sauce $0.17
Abalone Sauce $0.34
Cooking Oil EVERY HOME STAPLE
Coriander Leaves $0.90

Stir Fry Scallops served with Butter Garlic Asparagus (Perfect for 2 @ $8.45 )
Time Taken: Only 10-15 mins

Ingredients

  • Scallops, 8 -10pcs
  • Asparagus
  • Oil, 2 Tablespoon
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Butter
  • Garlic
  • Carrot
  • Mushroom
  • Abalone Sauce

Directions

  1. Saute the asparagus with some butter and garlic, season with salt and pepper.
  2. Remove asparagus from pan, and saute mushroom and carrots with some garlic. Add abalone sauce with water and let it simmer.
  3. Add the scallops and stir fry till cooked.
  4. Serve and arrange both scallops and mushrooms on a plate
Ingredients Cost per Dish
Scallops(10pcs) $3.30
Asparagus $1.29
Cooking Oil EVERY HOME STAPLE
Salt $0.50
Pepper $0.16
Butter $0.39
Garlic $1.47
Carrot $0.11
Abalone Sauce $0.34
Mushroom $1.25
Total $8.81


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