What does soaking scallops in milk do?
Chef's answer
Why do You Soak Scallops in Milk? Milk will help tenderize them and get rid of their fishy taste and odor. It can also help extra particles of sand. To do this, rinse with cold water and then soak them for one hour and then blot dry as directed above.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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Some recipes call for scallops to be soaked in milk before cooking. When you buy fresh scallops, what you are getting is actually the large abductor muscle, which the scallop uses to open and close its shell. Soaking scallops in milk is a way to tenderize them and remove any fishy odor.
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Soak fish in milk half an hour before cooking to remove iodine taste and fishy smell. To remove the flavor or taste out of the shrimp or fish you bought, soak it in milk for about a half hour before cooking.
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Milk-Poached Scallops on Toast Place the seafood in the bottom of a small saucepan. Pour in just enough cold milk to cover the scallops. Put the saucepan on a moderate to high heat. As soon as the milk reaches a simmer, the scallops are cooked and ready to serve.
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What's left behind is sweet-smelling, brighter flesh with clean flavor. (Just make sure you pour that milk down the drain.
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2 hoursCover scallops with milk and let sit in refrigerator for 2 hours. When ready to prepare, drain the milk and place scallops on paper towels to dry completely.
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... Just make sure to pat the fish dry before you season and start cooking.
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