Scallops with Fine Herbs Recipe
Serves/Makes: 4
Ingredients:
- 12 fresh scallops in shells, reserving corals
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 knob of butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 mL) chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon (5 mL) chopped fennel
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 teaspoons (40 mL) heavy cream (35%)
- Fennel sprigs
- Lemon slices
4 shells
- Clean fresh scallops in shells.
- Into a large bowl, just brown onion in melted butter, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes on 'MAXIMUM'.
- Mix in scallops, parsley, fennel, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Stir well.
- Evenly spoon mixture into cleaned shells arrange shells into a circle, onto a large plate.
- Cover with plastic wrap microwave for 8 to 10 minutes, on 'MEDIUM', stirring after 5 minutes.
- Drain and then add corals.
- Cover and microwave for 4 minutes.
- Stir 2 teaspoons (10 mL) cream into each shell.
- Reheat, uncovered for 1 minute, on 'MEDIUM'.
- Leave to rest for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve, garnished with fennel sprigs and lemon slices.
Notes:
Waiting time: 1 to 2 minutes
Scallops taste is strong yet subtle they must therefore be served with delicate creamy sauces, made of wine or lemon juice.
Remember: always slowly cook scallops never overcook scallops.
This recipe for Scallops with Fine Herbs serves/makes: 4
Main Ingredient: Scallops
Preparation Method: Microwave
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