Panfried Scallops

Ingredients

• 8 scallops (with coral)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• Salt
• Pepper (freshly ground)
• 4 Tbsp breadcrumbs
• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan
• 4 butter flakes (or a little olive oil)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the grill. Wash and pat dry the scallops. Peel and finely chop the garlic, then sauté briefly in a pan with olive oil. Add lemon juice, parsley, and the scallops. Increase heat and sear the scallops for a few seconds until they turn milky white.

2. 2.

   Transfer two scallops each into a small baking dish (or a scallop dish) and drizzle with the parsley-garlic sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper. Mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan, distribute evenly over the scallops, and drizzle each with a little olive oil. Place the dishes (or scallops) under the preheated grill and gratinate for about 1–2 minutes. Serve immediately.