savory seashell scallops
Posted on 19/11/2011

How many would it make: 20 portion

Ingredients list:

-40 scallops (roe removed)
-1/2 bunch continental parsley finely chopped
-1/2 bunch onion chives finely chopped
-120g freshly grated parmesan cheese
-one strip of lemon zest finely chopped
-Vitarium bread mix cooked as per directions on packet
-150g butter (melted)
-salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1) slice half the loaf of Vitarium freshly baked bread into thin slices and place into oven for 15 minutes at 180 degrees C, or until dry
2) once cooled, place into food processor and process into crumbs approx 200g
3) process parsley, chives, parmesan cheese and lemon zest with bread crumbs and combine with melted butter
4)quickly panfry scallops to seal, a few minutes each side
5)arrange scallop shells on ovenproof tray, allow two scallops per shell
6) pre heat grill to 180 degrees C
7) add two+ tablespoons of breadcrumb mixture to each scallop shell covering scallops
8) place in grill for 5 minutes or until lightly golden
9) serve immediately

Other tips:

-serve with lemon juice
-you can play around with the recipe depending on how many people you are serving ie: 3 scallops per shell
-fresh chilli could also be added to the mixture, although the kids may not appreciate it