Grilled Scallops
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 12 fresh scallops in the shell
- 80 g butter (softened)
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2 tsp "Caribbean Nights" by Rock'n'Rubs - 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- A little olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
Preparation
Step-by-step instructions
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1. Prepare the flavored butter
Mix the softened butter with Caribbean Nights, garlic, optional lemon zest, and a bit of black pepper. Stir in the parsley at the end. Chill to let it firm up slightly.
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2. Prepare the scallops
If you have fresh mussels in the shell: Carefully remove the top shell, clean the mussel meat, and leave it in the bottom half of the shell. Alternatively, arrange shucked scallops on a heatproof plate or in empty shells.
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3. Season the mussels
Place about 1 teaspoon of the prepared herb butter on each mussel. Drizzle with a touch of olive oil.
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4. Grill or bake until golden
Preheat the grill (or oven with top heat) to a high temperature.
Grill the scallops directly under high heat for 3–5 minutes, until the butter is bubbling and the scallop meat is lightly browned. Don’t overcook them – they should stay tender! - 5
5. Serve
Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and lemon wedges
Tip
If you don't have the mussels in their shells, you can also prepare them in a small ovenproof baking dish or grill them in a muffin tin - that way, nothing slides around.
