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I am back with another one of my ‘Twisting The Classics,’ with my Herb Butter Scallops. This escargot butter is EPIC and this is one of those dishes that is plated so beautifully everyone will be impressed! These scallops are great as a main course or as an appetizer and so easy to make!
If you are trying to figure out what to eat with these Herb Butter Scallops, I’ve got you. A creamy risotto is great, any type of pasta actually works. Roasted veggies and a bright crisp salad. You can always go the route of just a simple couscous. For cocktails, a fresh citrus drink is great!
Why You’ll Love Herb Butter Scallops
These scallops are TO DIE FOR! The main character here is the butter… It is garlicky, there’s spice from the nutmeg, brightness from the vinegar and the caper brine and of course the herbs. It goes perfectly with so many things, but it is especially good with seafood. It’s very easy to make and the Oven Safe Shells make it look extra gorgeous!
How To Prepare Herb Butter Scallops
🧄 Cut the top off the garlic and then add some olive oil and salt. Cover in foil and bake at 375°F for 60 minutes.
🌿 Add the butter, shallots, parsley, garlic, nutmeg, lemon zest, caper juice, vinegar into a food processor and process until smooth. Add salt to taste.
🔪 Cut off the foot of the scallop and pat dry.
🧈 Add some butter on the bottom of the shell, top with scallops. Add salt and pepper and then top with more of the butter.
🔥 Broil on high in the middle rack for 6-7 minutes.
🍋 Serve with more lemon zest and lemon juice.
🫶 And that is it, subscribe for more!
Substitutions and Variations
- You can use a different protein, such as shrimp or other seafood instead of scallops if you prefer.
- You don’t have to serve the Herb Butter Scallops in the shells if you don’t want to, but it is extra cute!
🔥Chef Nadia’s Tip🔥
Make sure you use Oven Safe Shells and not just any shells!
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Common Questions
Here is the link Oven Safe Shells.
Yes of course! If you are making an appetizer for a larger ground and don’t want to use scallops or just prefer a different protein, this recipe works with shrimp or other seafood. Just make sure you adjust the cooking times.
Herb Butter Scallops
Equipment
- 6-8 Oven Safe Shells I bought my oven safe shells here.
Ingredients
- 8 oz unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 bunch flat leaf parsley
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 shallot, chopped
- Dash of nutmeg
- 2 tsp caper juice
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 tsp champagne vinegar
- 6-8 U-10 Scallops
- 6-8 shells, oven safe
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- French bread
Instructions
- Cut the top off the garlic, add some olive oil and salt. Cover in foil and bake at 375°F for 60 minutes.
- Add the butter, shallots, parsley, garlic, nutmeg, lemon zest, caper juice, vinegar into a food processor and process until smooth. Add salt to taste.
- Cut off the foot of the scallop and pat dry.
- Add some butter on the bottom of the shell, top with scallop and then add salt and pepper and top with more butter.
- Broil on high in the middle rack for 6-7 minutes.
- Serve with more lemon zest, lemon juice and that is it.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
