Modern · Side · All year
King Oyster “Scallops”
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10m
Prep
12m
Cook
Beginner
Level
180
Energy
Thick stems that sear into rounds with an uncanny scallop chew. A variety-specific method — because each mushroom is its own ingredient, not a garnish category.
What you need
Ingredients
Servings
2
Before you start
Mise en place
Equipment
Sheet pan
Chef's knife
2 steps
Method
1
Slice the stems into 3 cm rounds and score a crosshatch on both faces. Sear in butter over medium-high, 3–4 minutes per side, basting, until deep gold.
7 min — timer available in cooking mode
2
Deglaze with a splash of soy and lemon; spoon the pan glaze over the “scallops.”
From the pass
Chef's notes
Mushroom law applies to every variety: dry them well, give them space, and salt at the end — salt early and they sweat instead of sear.
Afterwards
Keep, reheat & pair
Storage
Refrigerate up to 3 days.
Freezing
Depends on the vegetable — roasted things reheat better than they freeze.
Reheating
Roasted vegetables re-crisp in a 200°C oven for 6–8 minutes; mashes loosen with a splash of warm milk over low heat.
Make ahead
Blanch or par-roast ahead, then finish with high heat just before serving.
Wine pairing
Follows the main.
Beer pairing
Follows the main.
On the plate
Serve it with
Sides
This is the side — pick a main.
Garnish
Fresh herbs
A knob of butter
Toasted nuts or seeds
Taste map
Flavour profile
Sweet
2
Salty
3
Sour
1
Bitter
1
Umami
2
Heat
0
Per serving
Nutrition
180
kcal
6g
protein
8g
carbs
14g
fat
3g
fiber
520mg
sodium
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