Scallop pops recipe
These delicious pan-fried scallop pops make a sophisticated canapé for a dinner party or gathering. The fresh seafood is marinated in zesty lemon and chives and wrapped in salty pancetta before being cooked over a high heat, resulting in wonderfully crisp pancetta and perfectly cooked scallops.
See method- Serves 4
- 15 mins preparation and 15 mins to cook, plus marinating
- 402 calories / serving
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Healthy
Ingredients
- 12 king scallops
- 1 lemon, zested
- small bunch of chives, chopped
- 12 slices pancetta
- 12 skewers
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 1675kJ 402.0kcal
- Fat
- 15g
- Saturates
- 5g
- Salt
- 1.0g
- Sugars
- 0g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 7.7gProtein 57.6gFibre 0.1g
Method
- In a bowl, coat the scallops in the lemon zest and chives and leave to marinate for at least an hour.
- After marinating, wipe off any excess zest and chives and roll each scallop in a slice of pancetta, then skewer to look like a lollipop.
- Put a splash of oil in a pan and bring to a high heat. Cook until the pancetta is crisp and the scallops are completely cooked through. Serve as a canapé.
- Tip: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes before threading the scallops. This will prevent the flesh from catching on the skewers.
- See more Fish and seafood recipes
