Crisp, zesty panko crumbs spiked with fresh herbs top these sweet, steamed scallop parcels. A simple yet impressive entertainer. Bake the crumbs and prepare the parcels a few hours ahead, and when the guests are ready, let the oven do the work for you. Easy and no-mess with plenty of wow.
30 mins total time
10 mins active time
Easy
Serves 4
Ingredients
Measurements:
For the topping
⅓ cup (¾ oz) panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp olive oil
1 lemon
zest finely grated
1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
1 tbsp chopped dill
For the scallops
16 scallops
1 tbsp olive oil
1½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp red chili flakes
1 lemon
halved and thinly sliced
Instructions
1Insert the wire rack into position 4. Set the oven to Bake, Convection, 350°F, for 5 minutes, confirm Rotate Remind and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
2Combine the crumbs and oil and rub together. Spread evenly over the base of the roasting pan.
3Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and cook for 5 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, stir the crumbs and continue cooking.
4The crumbs should be golden. If not, stir and cook them for a few more minutes.
5Remove and discard the muscle from the scallops. Place the scallops in a bowl, add the oil, salt and chili and toss to combine.
6Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 375°F, for 15 minutes and press Start. Meanwhile, transfer the crumbs to a bowl. Using a microplane, grate the lemon zest over the crumbs, add the herbs and toss to combine, set aside.
7Place a piece of parchment paper approximately 11-inch square on top of a piece of foil that’s slightly larger. Repeat with three more squares of parchment and foil. Place 4 slices of lemon, side by side, on each parchment square and top each with 4 scallops.
8Working with one parcel at a time, wrap the scallops in the parchment paper. Secure with the foil. Place the parcels in the roasting pan.
9When the oven signals, place the pan in the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
10Carefully open one of the parcels so it can be resealed. The scallops should be soft, white on the outside, translucent on the inside. If not, reseal and cook a little longer.
11Carefully open the parcels, transfer the scallops and lemon, and any juices to serving plates. Sprinkle over the toasted crumbs and serve.