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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Oven Baked Scallops with Miso and Ginger Butter

    Published: Oct 17, 2021 · Modified: Jan 19, 2023 by Shilpi & Etienne · 4 Comments

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    This recipe for oven baked scallops cooked in their shell with red miso and ginger butter, makes for a perfect light and flavourful appetizer or as a pass around canape. It may sound fancy but it is easy to make and tastes so delicious.

    Scallops have a wonderful delicate, sweet and salty taste. They don't require much cooking and therefore are ideal to be served as pass around canapes or a light appetizer.

    These also don't need a lot of preparation as can be found at fish mongers already cleaned and ready to be cooked. But should you happen to have purchased fresh scallops and don't know how to clean and open them, just jump onto this post for guided steps for everything scallops.

    Oven Baked Scallops with Miso and Ginger Butter

    Our recipe for scallops with miso ginger sounds delicate and complex. Surprisingly however, this dish is fast and easy, it shouldn't take longer than 25 minutes to make, unless you have to open the scallops from scratch.

    Jump to:
    • RECIPE FOR MISO BUTTER
    • What is miso butter?
    • HOW TO COOK SCALLOPS IN THE OVEN
    • FAQ's
    • GARNISHING THE SCALLOPS
    • MORE SEAFOOD RECIPES
    • Oven baked scallops with miso and ginger butter

    RECIPE FOR MISO BUTTER

    This easy to make miso butter is full of umami flavours. It is not only great for baking scallops it can be used in many other ways too. Think on lamb chops, steaks, grilled seafood or added to stir fried vegetables.

    Ingredients for Oven Baked Scallops with green apple salsa

    What is miso butter?

    So, what is miso butter? Well, miso butter is not a secret recipe from an Asian fusion restaurant, it's exactly that - Miso mixed with butter! In case you want to read more about miso paste, here is a link to our pumpkin and miso and eggplant miso post wherein I have shared more information.

    How to make it

    Now, to make the miso butter follow these steps:

    If you haven't done so already, take the butter out of the fridge and cut into cubes. Leave outside to soften. Meanwhile you can prepare the scallops and get back to making the miso butter once it has melted.

    In a bowl combine the soft butter and grated ginger. Next, add the miso paste into the butter and mix well together.

    Adding miso to butter in a bowl
    Mixing miso into butter with a wooden spoon

    The easiest way to portion the butter is by rolling it into a log. To do so, transfer the butter on a piece of cling wrap. Shape the butter into a log using a small knife and start rolling the cling wrap holding both ends with your fingers tightly.

    Making miso butter for the oven baked scallops
    Making miso butter for the oven baked scallops

    Once securely rolled, tie both the ends and refrigerate the miso butter log until ready to use.

    Rolling the miso butter in cling wrap to refrigerate
    Rolled miso butter in cling wrap to refrigerate

    HOW TO COOK SCALLOPS IN THE OVEN

    Pre-heat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Line out the scallops in their shells on a baking tray. Cut the butter into 12 equal slices and place one on each scallop.

    Fresh scallops in their shells on a baking tray
    Scallops topped with round discs of the miso ginger butter

    Bake in the oven for 5 minutes, giving enough time for the miso butter to melt and cook the scallops. Remove from the oven, garnish and serve immediately.

    Scallops with round discs of the miso ginger butter
    Freshly oven baked Scallops with the miso ginger butter

    FAQ's

    how long should scallops be cooked?

    Scallops are eaten best with the centre still lightly undercooked. If you bake the scallops in the oven, depending on size 4-5 minutes is enough time to cook them. If you prefer to eat them a bit more cooked, leave them in the oven for 2-3 minutes longer.

    can you prepare the dish ahead of time?

    Yes you can. Place a slice of the miso butter on top of the scallops and keep chilled in their shells in the fridge.
    30 minutes before serving time, remove the scallops from the fridge and leave them at room temperature for 15 minutes. Bake for 4-5 minutes in a pre-heated oven.

    GARNISHING THE SCALLOPS

    Make this fresh apple salsa by simply combining small dices of green apple with grated lime zest and lime juice. It will refresh the scallops and also balance the sweetness of the scallops and the saltiness of the miso. Add chopped chilli for an extra kick.

    Dicing apples to garnish the oven baked scallops
    Adding lime zest and juice to the dices apples for garnishing the oven baked scallops

    MORE SEAFOOD RECIPES

    There’s nothing like a plate of fresh seafood to give you holiday vibes! Here are some more beautiful seafood recipes, to inspire you this festive season:

    Baked scallops with garlic and herb butter

    Roasted Prawns with fregola sarda

    Porcini mushroom risotto with pan seared scallops

    Seared Red Snapper fillet with coconut curry sauce

    Whether you’re throwing a Christmas party or preparing a family holiday reunion, kick off your get together with our oven baked scallops with miso and ginger butter!

    Comforting and bursting with Asian flavours, this will be a recipe your guests will always ask for after eating at your party!

    Oven Baked Scallops with Miso and Ginger Butter served in plates with a glass of wine

    We love to see our recipes cooked and enjoyed so do leave us a comment below! Until then, save the seas by eating sustainably and be conscious of the seafood you eat!

    Three Oven Baked Scallops with Miso and Ginger Butter in a plate with a glass of wine on the side

    Oven baked scallops with miso and ginger butter

    Shilpi & Etienne | between2kitchens
    This recipe for oven baked scallops cooked in their shell with red miso and ginger butter, makes for a perfect light and flavourful appetizer or as a pass around canape.
    4.08 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Canapes
    Cuisine Asian, Australian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 217 kcal

    Equipment

    • microplane or grater
    • mixing bowls
    • large oven tray

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 12 scallops in the half shells
    • 80 gram unsalted butter kept at room temperature
    • 1½ tablespoon red miso paste
    • 5 gram ginger peeled
    • 1 green apple
    • 1 lime
    • sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl combine the soft butter and miso paste. Grate the ginger into the butter. Mix well together.
    • Transfer the butter on a piece of cling wrap. Shape the butter into a log and roll into a log shape. Tie the ends and keep refrigerated.
    • Pre-heat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Line out the scallops in their shell on a baking tray. Cut the butter into 12 equal slices and place one on each scallop.
    • Cut the green apple in small dices. Combine the diced apple with grated zest and juice from the lime in a mixing bowl. Mix well all together
    • Bake the scallops in the oven for 4-5 minutes, this will give enough time for the butter to melt and cook the scallops. Remove from the oven, garnish with the green apple salsa and serve.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Oven baked scallops with miso and ginger butter
    Amount Per Serving (120 g)
    Calories 217 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Cholesterol 54mg18%
    Sodium 417mg18%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 540IU11%
    Vitamin C 7mg8%
    Calcium 20mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Sylvie

      October 20, 2021 at 11:56 pm

      5 stars
      So elegant and beautiful, they would make the perfect fancy appetiser for the Holidays!

      Reply
      • Shilpi & Etienne

        November 17, 2021 at 12:07 am

        Thanks Sylvie! Couldn't agree with you more! Its such an easy dish to make and serve, packed with beautiful Asian flavours!

        Reply
    2. Sarah

      October 23, 2021 at 11:40 pm

      5 stars
      Beautiful and full of flavour. These would be great for a summer seafood feast or Christmas 😋

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    3. Lucette

      October 26, 2021 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      an excellent recipe for special dinners!

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