SBS Food

www.sbs.com.au/food

Island scallops with ocean seasoning

These island scallops with ocean seasoning highlight a plethora of native Indigenous ingredients, sea blites, saltbush, pepperberry and hibiscus.

Island scallops with ocean seasoning

Credit: Island Echoes

  • serves

    4-6

  • prep

    5 minutes

  • cook

    5 minutes

  • difficulty

    Mid

serves

4-6

people

preparation

5

minutes

cooking

5

minutes

difficulty

Mid

level

Stream free On Demand

Thumbnail of Island Echoes With Nornie Bero

Island Echoes With Nornie Bero

series • 
cooking
PG
series • 
cooking
PG

Ingredients

  • 500 g baby scallops, shell-on, cleaned (roe-on)
For the seasoned ocean butter
  • 125 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 sprigs sea blite
  • 3 sprigs lemon thyme
  • ½ tsp ground saltbush
  • ½ tsp ground pepperberry
  • ½ tsp ground hibiscus
  • ½ tsp celery salt
  • A pinch sea salt
  • 1 eschallot, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • Olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Combine the ingredients for the seasoned ocean butter in a food processor or blender, blitz well to combine. Spoon into a medium bowl and set aside.
  2. Heat a barbecue or light a fire pit over high heat. Cook the scallops for 1-2 minutes, then spoon over a little of the seasoned butter over each scallop. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes, or until just cooked, then transfer to a large serving platter. Serve immediately.
Watch how to make this recipe on Episode 1 of .

Cook's Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.

Stream free On Demand

Thumbnail of Island Echoes With Nornie Bero

Island Echoes With Nornie Bero

series • 
cooking
PG
series • 
cooking
PG

Share

SBS Food is a 24/7 foodie channel for all Australians, with a focus on simple, authentic and everyday food inspiration from cultures everywhere. NSW stream only.
Have a story or comment? Contact Us

SBS Food is a 24/7 foodie channel for all Australians, with a focus on simple, authentic and everyday food inspiration from cultures everywhere. NSW stream only.
Watch nowOn Demand
Follow SBS Food
Published 14 January 2025 11:10am
By Nornie Bero
Source: SBS



Share this with family and friends