PAN-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH PARSNIP PURéE & PANCETTA CRUMBS

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Pan-fried scallops with parsnip purée & pancetta crumbs image

Cook scallops in the professional way then plate up restaurant-style with breadcrumbs and a smear of vegetable purée

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Starter

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp vegetable oil
9 large scallops , coral removed (see tip, below)
juice ½ lemon
50g pancetta , cut into 5cm slices
50g fresh breadcrumb
1 tbsp thyme leaf , chopped
200g parsnip , cut into chunks
200ml full-fat milk
small knob of butter

Steps:

  • To make the pancetta crumbs (which you can do up to a day ahead), set a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the pancetta and sizzle for 5 mins, turning, until coloured. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs into the pan and continue frying and stirring until browned and crisp. Blitz the mixture in a food processor to fine crumbs. Mix in the thyme and store in an airtight container if making ahead.
  • To make the parsnip purée, tip the parsnips into a small saucepan with the milk and some seasoning. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 mins until the parsnips are tender. Purée the mixture in the food processor, then add the butter. Rub through a fine sieve into a clean saucepan, ready to reheat.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Season the scallops and lay them in a circle around the edge of the pan (see step 1). When the last scallop has been added, leave for 1 min until browned. Then, starting with the first scallop, gently turn (step 2). When all the scallops are cooked, transfer to a warm plate and quickly add the lemon juice to your hot pan, scraping the bottom to form a sauce and adding a splash of water if needed.
  • Reheat the parsnip purée, then swipe onto 3 plates (step 3). Top with the scallops, pancetta crumbs and juices from the pan. Serve straight away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

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