How to Cook Abalone
Abalone, once it is cleaned, can be prepared in a variety of ways. The flavor of abalone is something to be savored and not overpowered with complex herbs. Serve with a Caesar salad and/or green vegetables on the side.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Abalone
- Allspice
- Beaten Eggs
- Butter
- Flour Or Breadcrumbs
- Hot Sauces
- Jalapenos
- Lemons Pepper
- Limes
- Mild Onions
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Tomatoes
- cilantro
- sauté pans
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Cut the abalone into 1/4-inch pieces. It cooks more easily and quickly at this size, and all of the methods below require it.
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Sauté in butter for 45 seconds on each side. Serve warm.
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Sauté breaded abalone. Place a few eggs in a bowl and beat well. Lightly season bread crumbs or flour with a dash each of lemon pepper, onion powder (the abalone's greatest complement) and allspice; place this mixture in another bowl. Dip the abalone first in the egg mixture, then in the seasoning mixture. Place the seasoned abalone in a sauté pan with plenty of melted butter. Cook for 45 seconds on each side.
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Make seviche. Cut the 1/4-inch slices of abalone into cubes. Marinate the cubes in lime juice overnight. Drain the cubes and combine with equal parts chopped mild onions, chopped tomatoes and diced fresh cilantro; season with salt and hot sauce or diced jalapenos to taste. Chill for up to 1 hour, transfer to a serving dish and serve with ice-cold beer.
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Tips & Warnings
If you're cooking a lot of abalone in the same pan, wipe the pan clean with a paper towel every few times you use it. The abalone bleeds a creamy white substance that will burn and ultimately change the flavor of the abalone.
