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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

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

1. 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.
2. Sauté in butter for 45 seconds on each side. Serve warm.
3. 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.
4. 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.

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.