Venetian-style scallops

Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Venetian-style scallops
35 min.
4
310kcal

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the enchanting canals of Venice with our delightful Venetian-style scallops recipe. This dish captures the essence of Italian coastal cuisine, where fresh seafood is celebrated and paired with vibrant flavors. Imagine the tender, succulent scallops perfectly seared to a golden brown, harmonizing with the aromatic garlic and the invigorating burst of fresh lemon juice. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will transport your senses to a bustling Venetian trattoria.

What sets this recipe apart is the clever use of day-old white bread, transformed into golden, crunchy breadcrumbs that add a satisfying crunch on top of the delicate scallops. The dish is brilliantly finished with a sprinkle of freshly chopped flatleaf parsley, providing a splash of color and a hint of freshness that balances the rich flavors without overpowering them. The best part? This elegant meal is entirely dairy-free, making it a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions while still delivering on taste.

Ready within just 35 minutes, this exquisite main course is perfect for lunch or dinner, whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home. Serve the scallops in their charming shells for an impressive presentation, and don’t forget the lemon wedges for an extra zesty kick. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this breathtaking Venetian-style scallops dish—they won’t be able to resist asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 12 large scallops fresh separated for you (ask your fishmonger to do this )
  •  shells 
  • slices sandwich bread white
  • tbsp olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • large handful parsley fresh finely chopped
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  •  juice of lemon 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. Rinse the scallops in cold water then pat dry with kitchen paper. With scissors, snip off the corals (the orange part) as closely as you can to the plump white scallop, and reserve. Scrub the scallop shells thoroughly and dry them.
  2. Remove the crusts from the bread and discard. Break the bread into smallish pieces, then pulse in the food processor to make into fine breadcrumbs. Tip into a large non-stick frying pan and toast the breadcrumbs over a moderate heat, stirring every now and then. When they are evenly browned, set aside.
  3. Brush any crumbs from the pan with kitchen paper then add the olive oil. When hot, add the scallops but not the corals. Fry over a moderate heat for 3 minutes on each side, then add the corals, chopped parsley and garlic and fry a further minute. If you have shelled your own scallops and saved some of their sweet juice, strain it through muslin to remove any sand then add it to the pan now and let it bubble over a high heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper, add the lemon juice and mix well.
  4. Spoon three scallops and their corals with some of the pan juices onto each of the cleaned shells, then scatter with the dry toasted breadcrumbs.
  5. Serve with the lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories310kcal
Protein16.56%
Fat63.97%
Carbs19.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.69
Glycemic Load
6.96
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.9239128983539%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.46mg
Hesperetin
4.34mg
Naringenin
0.41mg
Apigenin
2.17mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:310.15kcal
15.51%
Fat:22.21g
34.17%
Saturated Fat:3.18g
19.9%
Carbohydrates:15.22g
5.07%
Net Carbohydrates:14.61g
5.31%
Sugar:1.8g
2%
Cholesterol:21.6mg
7.2%
Sodium:443.7mg
19.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.93g
25.87%
Phosphorus:327.8mg
32.78%
Vitamin K:29.09µg
27.71%
Selenium:16.64µg
23.77%
Vitamin B12:1.27µg
21.15%
Vitamin E:3.12mg
20.8%
Vitamin C:13.17mg
15.97%
Folate:42.94µg
10.73%
Vitamin B3:1.59mg
7.94%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.66%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.45%
Potassium:248.32mg
7.09%
Magnesium:27.88mg
6.97%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.88%
Iron:1.2mg
6.67%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.42%
Calcium:49.92mg
4.99%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.85%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.46%
Copper:0.06mg
2.77%
Fiber:0.6g
2.41%
Vitamin A:89IU
1.78%