The delicate flavour of scallops meets the freshness of lemon and fragrant parsley: a quick, simple recipe to serve as a seafood starter or pair with a fresh salad.
For this recipe, we’ve chosen iPescaOri scallops. Just a few ingredients and a short cooking time in the pan are all you need to bring this fragrant dish to the table.
Servings: 4 people
Total time: approximately 15 minutes, excluding any preliminary steps indicated on the packaging
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients
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iPescaOri scallops
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1 garlic clove
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Fresh parsley, to taste
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Lemon zest, to taste
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A squeeze of lemon juice
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Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
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Black pepper, to taste
How to make scallops with lemon and parsley
1. Prepare the scallops
Prepare the scallops following the instructions on the packaging, including any directions for thawing. Remove the shells if present, then gently pat the scallops dry with kitchen paper.
2. Prepare the base for the sauce
Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan and add the garlic clove. Let it gently infuse the oil, taking care not to burn it.
3. Cook the scallops
Place the scallops in the pan in a single layer and cook for approximately 2–3 minutes per side, turning them gently. Always follow the cooking method and times indicated on the packaging, taking the size of the scallops into account.
4. Add the lemon and parsley
Towards the end of cooking, add the chopped fresh parsley, a little grated lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice and a grinding of black pepper. Spoon the sauce over the scallops and cook briefly to let the flavours combine.
5. Finish and serve
Transfer the scallops to plates and spoon over the pan juices. Serve immediately, on their own or with a fresh salad.
A cooking tip
Grate only the yellow part of the lemon peel, avoiding the more bitter white pith. Add the juice a little at a time: it should complement the delicate flavour of the scallops without overpowering it.
The product for this recipe
iPescaOri scallops
The starting point for a quick, simple seafood recipe. Prepare them following the instructions on the packaging and pair them with lemon, garlic and fresh parsley for a dish full of Mediterranean flavour.
