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조개구이 · Grilled shellfish

Grilled shellfish

조개구이

What exactly is it?

Assorted shellfish are cooked in their shells on a grill. Size and cooking speed vary by species; some restaurants top scallops with cheese or sauce. The actual assortment matters more than the generic platter name.

Main ingredients

Assorted shellfish such as scallops, pen shells and clams, chili-vinegar dip, optional toppings

Ordering and serving

Handle hot shells with tongs or the gloves provided. An opened shell alone is not a complete cooking check; follow staff guidance. Noodles ordered to finish may be charged separately.

Origins and changes

Shellfish-producing areas of the west coast developed specialist grill restaurants. Mixed platters, optional toppings and finishing dishes made shellfish grilling a shared coastal dining format.

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Grilled shellfish

조개구이

Main ingredients
Assorted shellfish such as scallops, pen shells and clams, chili-vinegar dip, optional toppings
Flavor and character
Assorted shellfish are cooked in their shells on a grill. Size and cooking speed vary by species; some restaurants top scallops with cheese or sauce. The actual assortment matters more than the generic platter name.
How to eat it
Handle hot shells with tongs or the gloves provided. An opened shell alone is not a complete cooking check; follow staff guidance. Noodles ordered to finish may be charged separately.
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Grilled shrimp

새우구이

Main ingredients
Shrimp, coarse salt or butter and garlic
Flavor and character
Whole shrimp are grilled or cooked over a bed of salt, then peeled. Butter-and-garlic versions also exist. The shell reddens as the flesh cooks and firms, with heads and shells set aside while eating.
How to eat it
Check the shrimp species and order weight. Let freshly cooked shrimp cool slightly before peeling. Butter-grilled versions add a dairy consideration.
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