Chewy Abalone Butter Sear: A Luxurious Delicacy
Abalone, Butter Sear, Recipe, Delicacy, Guest Entertainment Dish
Introducing a recipe for chewy abalone butter sear, bursting with savory flavor with every bite. Surprisingly, preparation isn’t difficult! With just a spoon, you can easily separate the abalone shell. This special dish, delightful for both the eyes and the palate, will enrich your guest gatherings or holiday table. Once the basic preparation is done, the cooking process is incredibly simple, allowing anyone to create delicious abalone butter sear.
Main Ingredients- 25 fresh abalones
- 1 piece unsalted butter (approx. 20g)
- A handful of pine nuts (for garnish)
Seasoning & Condiments- Pinch of salt (to sprinkle)
- Pinch of black pepper (to sprinkle)
- Pinch of salt (to sprinkle)
- Pinch of black pepper (to sprinkle)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the fresh abalones. Use a toothbrush or a kitchen brush to meticulously scrub away any impurities from the inside and outside of the abalone shells. Removing debris from the shells ensures a clean flavor without any unpleasant odors.
Step 2
First, scrub the back of the abalone shell thoroughly, then clean the edges where the shell meets the abalone meat. It’s best to scrub until the pale inner meat is revealed. This ensures a clean finish.
Step 3
Separate the abalone meat from the shell. Insert the thin edge of a spoon between the meat and the shell, and use it as a lever to pry them apart. This method makes separation relatively easy. At this stage, you can separate the abalone’s innards to use for abalone porridge or other dishes.
Step 4
The separated abalone meat has hard ‘teeth’ on the darker inner side. These can affect the texture, so use scissors to snip them off or press them out with your fingers. Removing the teeth makes the abalone easier to eat.
Step 5
After preparation, pat the abalone meat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Removing excess moisture prevents the butter from splattering and helps the abalone sear to a beautiful golden brown. Next, make 2-3 diagonal score marks on the top surface of the abalone meat. Scoring helps the seasoning penetrate better, makes the abalone look more appealing when cooked, and improves the texture.
Step 6
Heat a pan over medium heat, then add a piece of butter and let it melt. Be mindful of the heat to prevent the butter from burning. Once the butter is melted, place the prepared abalones in the pan.
Step 7
After placing the abalone in the pan, flip them over and sear until golden brown on both sides. Be careful not to overcook, as abalone can become tough; searing for about 1-2 minutes per side, for a total of 3-4 minutes, is ideal. Searing until slightly crispy enhances the savory flavor.
Step 8
Arrange the well-seared abalones attractively on a plate. Crush the pine nuts finely with a knife or mortar and sprinkle them over the abalones for an added nutty flavor and a satisfying crunch. Your impressive abalone butter sear is now complete!
