How to make seafood shells: a summary of popular practices and techniques on the Internet
In the past 10 days, seafood and shellfish ingredients have become a hot topic among food lovers, especially steamed scallops with garlic vermicelli and spicy fried clams. This article will combine the hot spots on the Internet to sort out the classic methods, precautions and purchasing tips of seafood shells to help you easily unlock the delicious taste.
1. Top 5 popular seafood and shell recipes

| Ranking | dish name | core ingredients | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steamed scallops with garlic vermicelli | Scallops, minced garlic, vermicelli | ★★★★★ |
| 2 | Spicy fried clams | Clam, dried chili pepper, bean paste | ★★★★☆ |
| 3 | Boiled razor clams | razor clams, ginger slices, green onions | ★★★★ |
| 4 | Baked Mussels with Cheese | Mussels, mozzarella cheese | ★★★☆ |
| 5 | Clam Steamed Egg | clams, eggs | ★★★ |
2. Necessary processing skills
1.Sand spitting treatment:Soak the shellfish in light salt water (500ml water + 5g salt) for 2 hours. A few drops of cooking oil can speed up sand spitting.
2.Cleaning method:Use a stiff brush to clean the shell, clams, etc., and wash them repeatedly 3-4 times until the water is clear.
3.Tips for removing fishy smell:Marinate with cooking wine + ginger slices for 15 minutes before cooking, or add lemon slices when blanching.
| shell type | Best cooking time | mature sign |
|---|---|---|
| scallops | Steam for 8 minutes | Shell pillars turn white and opaque |
| Clam | Fry for 3-5 minutes | Open all mouths |
| razor clam | Boil for 2 minutes | flesh shrinkage |
3. Detailed explanation of popular recipe: Steamed scallops with garlic vermicelli
1.Material list:6 scallops, 50g vermicelli, 20g minced garlic, 10ml light soy sauce, 5g oyster sauce, 3g sugar
2.Production steps:
① Soak the vermicelli in cold water until soft and cut into sections, remove the internal organs from the scallops and wash them
② Heat oil and sauté minced garlic until golden brown, add seasonings to make garlic sauce
③ Place vermicelli on the bottom, place scallop meat, and spread garlic sauce
④ After the water boils, steam for 8 minutes, sprinkle with chopped green onion and drizzle with hot oil
4. Guide to purchasing pitfall avoidance
| Variety | fresh standard | Metamorphic characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| live scallops | Housing tight/touch closure | fishy smell |
| frozen mussels | The ice coat is even and undamaged | Meat turns yellow |
| Clam | Clear water condition after vomiting sand | Death does not speak |
5. Nutrition Tips
1. Shellfish are rich inZinc element(Contains 3-5mg per 100g), helps enhance immunity.
2. It is recommended to use foods rich in vitamin C (such as lemons and green peppers) to promote iron absorption.
3. Gout patients need to control the amount they consume, no more than 200g each time.
Master these tips and you'll be able to whip up restaurant-quality seafood and shell dishes with ease. It is recommended to bookmark this article and refer to it anytime next time you cook!
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