
Main INGREDIENTS
- Meat
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
Scallops:
- 8 Scallops
- Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Panko Breadcrumbs:
- 50g butter, melted
- 2 lemons, zested
- 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 100g Panko breadcrumbs
Creamy Lemon, Parmesan and Herb Sauce:
- 600ml cream
- 100g Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested
To serve:
- Asparagus
- Pancetta
- Salt & pepper
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Method
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1Steam or blanch asparagus until tender and crisp. Season with a little salt and pepper. Set aside.
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2To make the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, add the cream and bring to a simmer, reduce by half or until thickened. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese, followed by the lemon zest, season to taste and set aside to cool.
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3To make the Panko crumbs, place the panko breadcrumbs along with the melted butter, lemon zest, and parmesan cheese into a bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
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4To make the scallops: Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. Melt the butter, along with a splash of olive oil, in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear the scallops for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan. Remove and set aside.
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5Preheat the oven to 200°C on the grill setting. Wrap the pancetta around 2 or 3 blanched asparagus, place in a Le Creuset Heritage Dish or baking tray, and bake in the hot oven for 7-8 minutes until crisp.
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6Add the parsley to the cooled reduced cream and mix. Divide the cream between the 4 Le Creuset Ramekins and place 2 seared scallops into each ramekin. Sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture. Place onto a baking tray and under the grill for about 2-4 minutes, until golden. Keep an eye on them, as they will burn quickly.
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7Serve the asparagus alongside the scallops and enjoy it as a starter.
Serve with a Parmesan cheese crisp and drizzled olive oil.
