Herb Crusted Scallops, September 13th 2012

Herb Crusted Scallops

Ingredients

–          8 hand-dived scallops, trimmed and cleaned (keep four half shells)

–          2 cloves of garlic, very finely chopped

–          150g butter

–          Handful parsley, chopped

–          1 red chilli, deseeded and very finely chopped

–          Glass white wine

–          Olive oil

–          100g breadcrumbs

Method

–          Heat the oven to 250C Combine the butter, garlic and chilli in a bowl Place two scallops in each half shell.

–          Add to each shell a splash of white wine, sprinkle with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil Cover scallops with breadcrumbs and add a knob of the butter.

–          Bake in the oven for around 8 minutes until breadcrumbs turn golden brown.

Source: http://www.rivercottage.net/recipes/herb-crusted-scallops/