Parmesanbreadedscallopswithlemongarnish Recipes

PARMESAN CRUSTED BROILED SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Place the broiler pan on the second rack position to keep the scallops from burning.
• Combine the first 4 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large ziploc plastic bag.
• Brush scallops with butter.
• Add scallops to bag, seal and shake to coat.
• Place scallops on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
• Broil 10 minutes or until done.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

PARMESAN BREADED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON GARNISH

Steps:

• COATING.
• Combine the coating ingredients on a plate and mix with your fingers.
• Wash scallops and remove the small, tough side muscle.
• Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and place in a small bowl. (Be sure the scallops are very dry or it will make the breading soagy).
• Add the olive oil and mix to coat.
• Dip the scallops in the coating, turning to cover evenly.
• Gently press the crumbs onto the scallops.
• Place the scallops in a single layer on a clean plate.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the crumbs.
• GARNISH:.
• Finely chop the parsley and lemon zest and mix together. Add the olive oil and lemon juice.
• Spray a grill tray generously with olive oil.
• Place the scallops on the grill tray 1-2 inches apart and grill over direct medium heat until just opaque in the center, about 8 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Treat them gently when turning.
• Remove from the grill, place a little of the garnish onto each scallop and serve warm.