Japanese Seafood Recipes - Bake Scallops and Mushrooms in an Apple Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 small red apples

• 10 oz (300 g) scallops, rinsed and patted dry

• 4 fresh shiitake mushrooms

• 4 small Japanese green peppers or 1/2 green bell pepper

• 1 teaspoon oil

• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons Japanese Mayonnaise (see recipe)

• 1 1/2 -2 tablespoons white miso

• 1/2 teaspoon grated yuzu or lemon rind

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Method:

1. Cut 1/2 in (1 cm) from the top of each apple and reserve as lids. Using a paring knife, carefully remove and discard the core. Then, use a melon bailer to hollow out each apple, leaving about 1/2 in (1 cm) of flesh on the sides and about 1 1/2 in (3 cm) at the bottom. Submerge the apples in ice water with a little salt to prevent them from discoloring.

2. Cut the scallops, mushrooms and peppers into small cubes. Heat the oil in a skillet and stir-fry until the scallops turn white. Season with pepper and place into a mixing bowl. Combine the mayonnaise and miso with the grated rind, then stir with the stir-fried scallops and vegetables to mix well.

3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Stuff each apple with equal portions of this filling. Bake the apples in the oven for 25 minutes. Serve hot with the lids on the side.