Vieiras gratinadas

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops (calico scallops, king scallops or potato scallops)
• 4 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
• 6 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (the zest of one lemon)
• 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Place the butter, garlic, lemon zest, pepper, and parsley in a bowl and mix until combined.

2. 2

   Clean the scallops and remove the side muscle from the scallops if attached. Then thoroughly pat dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   Place an oven rack about 6 inches under the heating element, then preheat the broiler on high (500°F/260°C).

4. 4

   Place the scallops in a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Broil in the preheated broiler until scallops begin to turn golden, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove the pan from the oven, flip the scallops, add the butter mixture around the scallops, and return the pan to the broiler. Cook another 3 minutes or until the scallops are golden and cooked through.

7. 7

   Drizzle with the lemon juice and taste for seasoning. Add more salt as needed before serving.