Half Shell Scallops
Servings: 4
These half shell scallops are an easy, elegant dish that will impress at any dinner party. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, they’re perfect for entertaining or a fancy yet simple weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 12 half shell scallops -I have used QLD scallops with no roe because I don't like it (told you I was fussy)
- 40 g butter, ghee or macadamia oil -melted
- 1 clove/s garlic -peeled and crushed
- 1 lemon/s -zest finely grated
- 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley -finely chopped
- 30 g slivered almonds (¼ cup)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high 180℃/350°F (fan-forced).
- Arrange your scallops on a large baking tray.
- Mix together the butter, garlic, lemon zest and parsley.
- Spoon a little blob of the mixture onto the flesh of each scallop.
- Top with a pinch of slivered almonds.
- Pop under the pre-heated grill for 3 minutes (yes they cook super fast)
BBQ
- Last year on Christmas day our oven was full of the turkey and other goodies, so we preheated the BBQ on a high heat and cooked them in there with the lid closed for a couple of minutes.
Serve
- With lemon wedges (a good squeeze of lemon is a must), scattered parsley leaves and a sprinkling of sea salt. I added some garlic flowers and other edible flowers.