Grilled Scallops

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Succulent scallops basted with garlic butter and served in their shells with creamy mashed potatoes
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Grilled Scallops

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 175.4

Description

This classic Welsh dish features tender, sweet scallops cooked in their own shells and basted with a fragrant garlic and herb butter. The scallops are paired with rich, creamy mashed potatoes piped around the shell edges, creating a beautiful presentation that is as delicious as it is visually appealing. The combination of the briny seafood and the smooth, buttery potatoes makes for a luxurious yet simple meal. Perfect for a special weeknight dinner or a romantic evening at home, this recipe brings traditional British coastal flavors to your table with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender.
  2. Clean the scallop shells by removing the black part and gristly fiber, leaving the red coral intact if desired.
  3. Drain the boiled potatoes and mash them with 1 oz of butter and milk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Skin and crush the garlic clove.
  5. Heat the remaining butter and oil in a small pan and cook the crushed garlic until fragrant but not browned.
  6. Preheat the oven to 325&# 194;°F (163ðC) (Mark 3).
  7. Place the cleaned scallops in their rounded shells in an ovenproof dish.
  8. Pipe or fork a border of the mashed potatoes around the edges of each scallop shell.
  9. Place a scallop in the center of each shell.
  10. Pour the warm garlic butter and oil mixture over the scallops.
  11. Season with salt and pepper.
  12. Cook in the warm oven for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the scallops are opaque and cooked through.
  13. Garnish with chopped parsley.
  14. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 175.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 35.0mg12%
Sodium 566.8mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 24.7g9%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Sugars 6.3g
Protein 15.3g31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Optionally serve with crisply fried bacon.

Keywords: scallops, welsh, grilled, seafood, potatoes, garlic, butter, british, shellfish, dinner, elegant, easy, coastal, mashed, herbs
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