Crumbed Scallops

Submitted by Chef #592537

"This is a recipe by chef Jeremy Jones as heard on Radio NZ. I have added a few extra ingredients. It is simple and very tasty. There is no reason why you couldn't use the same as a topping for other fish. I hope you enjoy!! :o)"

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 1⁄4 cup cashew nuts
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley
• 1 lemon, zest of, only
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons capers, chopped
• 1⁄2 red pepper, finely chopped
• fresh ground black pepper
• rock salt
• 24 scallops

directions

1. Heat oven to 200c.
2. Heat 1/2 the oil in a frypan and cook onion & garlic until soft and golden.
3. In a bowl mix together breadcrumbs, roughly chopped cashews, parsley, lemon rind, parmesan, capers, red pepper and the cooked onion & garlic.
4. Dry the scallops with a paper towel then.
5. toss with the breadcrumb mix, pepper & salt and remaining oil.
6. Place on an oven proof serving dish and cook.
7. for 8 mins until the sides are bubbling and the crumbs are golden brown.