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Major Tom Baked Scallop

  • Seafood
Time40 Minutes Time6 TimeEuropean
Major Tom Baked Scallop

This tasty tomato seasoning is for more than just Ragu here we have made this stunning baked Scallop a deliciously delicate Mediterranean delight!

Take your tastebuds on a journey, no bus ticket required!

ingredients

  • Shortcrust Pastry
  • 6 Fresh Scallops, roe removed and cleaned
  • Scallop shells only one half, clean.
  • Cherry tomatoes, 500 g
  • Tablespoon of capers
  • Salt
  • Finally, sliced white onion
  • Splash of champagne or any any white wine that you drink.
  • One egg to brush over pastry
  • Parmesan
  • Major Tom Seasoning

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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C
  2. Half your cherry tomatoes and sprinkle them with salt and roast them off for about 12 to 14 minutes or or until soft, soft and slightly charred.
  3. Arrange your six Scallop shells and using one of them, cut out six shell shapes, using the scallop shell as a template.
  4. Fill each scallop shell with the roasted tomatoes, adding a teaspoon of capers to each a teaspoon of caper brine, finally sliced white onion, and a dash of wine.
  5. Place a scallop on top, season the tomatoes and scallop with major Tom and a pinch of salt.
  6. Secure your shortcrust pastry lid over each scallop brush well with egg wash.
  7. Sprinkle liberally with grated Parmesan and poke a few small holes in the top place in your hot oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until brown and the scallop is fully cooked through.

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