Scallops with green asparagus tips and parmesan
In this recipe scallops are fried quickly, then cooked aaparagus tips are added with a sprinkling of parmesan to serve.
251 K 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
4 people
6 IngredientsLast modified on: February 21th 2011
16 scallops
250 g green asparagus spears
3 tablespoons Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)
3 tablespoons 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Peel 250 g green asparagus spears, and cook in salted boiling water until they are just cooked (still a bit crunchy).
Stage 2 - 2 min.
When done, remove from cooking water and put ito very cold water.
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Then drain and dry them.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Stage 5 - 5 min.
Prepare 16 scallops by cleaning and drying them.
Stage 6 - 4 min.
Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan.
Put on high heat until lightly smoking, this is important for sealing the scallops.
Place scallops in the pan, and fry 1 or 2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
Put on high heat until lightly smoking, this is important for sealing the scallops.
Place scallops in the pan, and fry 1 or 2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Reduce a the heat a little, season, and add asparagus tips.
Stage 8 - 3 min.
Grate on or add 3 tablespoons Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano), and melt by stirring for 1 or 2 minutes.
Stage 9 - 5 min.
Divide between hot serving plates, and serve as soon as possible.
Remarks
Any left over asparagus can be used to make soup. For this, cut into small pieces and proceed as for pumpkin soup.
Keeping: Once cooked, a few minutes.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 90 RDI=40 % | 9 RDI=1 % | 60 RDI=9 % | 930 RDI=50 % | 3,880 RDI: 50 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=4 % | 1 RDI=0 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 110 RDI=6 % | 470 RDI: 6 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=9 % | 2 RDI=0 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 230 RDI=10 % | 970 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 16.65 €
- Per person : 4.20 €
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