Scallop Gratins with Lemon-Garlic Butter
- 5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 2-3 Tbsp dried)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 12 teaspoons lemons, zest of
- 1 12 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 12 cups fresh breadcrumbs (I know it's tempting to use the ready-made kind, but resist the temptation! It's worth it!)
- 1 12 lbs sea scallops, side muscles trimmed (you can also substitute large shrimp for half the scallops)
- Mix 4 tablespoons chopped parsley, butter, chopped shallot, minced garlic, and grated lemon peel in medium bowl to blend.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- (Seasoned butter can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Bring to room temperature before using.)
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add breadcrumbs; saute until crisp and golden, about 6 minutes.
- Transfer to plate.
- Rub some of seasoned butter on bottom and sides of four 1 1/4-cup ramekins or custard cups.
- Divide scallops among prepared dishes.
- Spread 1 teaspoon remaining seasoned butter atop scallops in each dish.
- Top with breadcrumbs, dividing equally.
- Dot breadcrumbs with remaining seasoned butter.
- Place scallop gratins on large baking sheet.
- Bake until scallops are cooked through, about 20 minutes or until scallops are opaque.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley and serve.
parsley, unsalted butter, shallot, garlic, lemons, olive oil, fresh breadcrumbs, muscles
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/scallop-gratins-with-lemon-garlic-butter-26367 (may not work)