MONBETSU, Hokkaido--Scallop aquaculture here is just barely keeping its head above water after being plunged into crisis a year ago when China slapped a blanket ban on Japanese seafood imports.
Mornay, a mustard-flavoured cheese sauce makes an irresistibly melting topping for scallops served in their shells with crab and a gratinated crunchy topping. Slice each scallop into three discs ...
Scallops can be bought in or out of their shells. The two main varieties available in the UK are the larger king scallop and the tiny queen scallop. Look out for scallops that have been harvested ...