Big, fat scallops in their shells are a rare treat – certainly not cheap, but utterly delicious once in a while. The shells ...

To prepare the gratinated scallops with butter and brandy, place the butter cut into pieces in a pan, where it will be melted over low heat for a few minutes (1); then add a crushed garlic clove (2), ...

The holy trinity: butter, Parmesan, and panko.

Scallops also have a kind of sugar in them, which a cook can caramelize by sauteing them at a high heat in a pan. Start by heating a couple of tablespoons of oil until it starts to shimmer. "You can ...