Scallops Baked in the Shell with Garlic Butter
An uncomplicated recipe for juicy, tender scallops baked with homemade garlic herb butter in their own shells. A perfect appetizer for BBQ's, dinner with friends and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 12 scallops with shell
- 200 g unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ bunch parsley picked
- 3 medium garlic cloves peeled
- 1 lemon
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
for the garlic butter
- cut the butter in cubes and place in a bowl
- chop the garlic by hand or alternatively use a garlic press or food processor.
- chop the parsley finely.
- Add the garlic and parsley and combine well with the butter.
- Grate the zest of 1 lemon into the butter and season with cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Roll into two cylinder shaped logs, wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for atleast 2hrs before slicing.
for preparing the scallops
- If you are using fresh scallops hold the scallop in your hand and insert the knife between the two halves of the shell close to the hinge.
- Now move your knife around the scallop until the shell pops open. Run your knife under the scallop along the inside of the shell to remove it completely.
- Using your fingers gently remove the membrane and roe from the scallop.
- Wash the scallop under cold running water to remove any sand and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
for cooking the scallops
- Pre-heat the oven to 200°C (350°F) set at upper and lower heat.
- slice the garlic butter into thin round discs.
- Add the scallops back in their shell and place on a baking tray making sure they don't tilt.
- Place a slice of the garlic butter on each scallop.
- Cook the scallop in the oven for 3-4 minutes. The butter should be melted and bubbling cooking the scallops lightly.
- Present the scallops in their shell on a plate and serve immediately. The recipe is for 3 scallops per person.
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