.Pick them up and look at them closely. Tap them lightly on the shell, If they are fresh, they will close slightly.

   RECIPE FACTS

Yield

4 people

cook time

4 minutes

prep Time

20 minutes

best for

BBQ, appetizer

INGREDIENTS

– 12 scallops with shell – 200 g butter  – ½ bunch parsley  – 3 medium garlic cloves peeled – 1 lemon – cayenne pepper – salt and pepper

HOW TO SHUCK SCALLOPS

hold the scallop in your hand and insert the knife between the two halves of the shell close to the hinge

HOW TO REMOVE SCALLOPS

Run your knife under the scallop along the inside of the shell to remove it completely.

HOW TO CLEAN SCALLOPS

Using your fingers gently remove the membrane and roe from the scallop.

PLACE THE SCALLOPS BACK IN THEIR SHELLS

MAKING THE GARLIC BUTTER 

Combine butter, chopped garlic and parsley, zest of 1 lemon, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.

ROLL INTO  CYLINDER SHAPED LOGS

PORTIONING THE BUTTER

slice the garlic butter into thin round discs

PLACE BUTTER ON TOP OF SCALLOPS

 BAKE THE SCALLOPS

Cook the scallop in the oven for 3-4 minutes. The butter should be melted and bubbling cooking the scallops lightly.

THINK 3 SCALLOPS PER PERSON