Pan-Fried Abalone Recipe

Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • 2 abalone steaks
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 sprigs parsley

    • Instructions:

    1. Tenderize the abalone steaks by pounding with a wooden mallet. Use persistent, firm strikes, and flatten them to quarter inch thickness.
    2. Pat the abalone dry.
    3. Melt the butter with the oil in a large skillet.
    4. When the butter foams and is very hot, add the steaks.
    5. Season with salt and pepper and fry 30 seconds on each side. Do not overcook, or the abalone will become tough and rubbery. Thirty seconds to a side is enough. Less is better.
    6. Transfer to a warm platter, drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley.