Name: Souffled scallops and oysters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 4 scallops on the half shell; 6 oysters; 1/3 cup thickened cream; 2 tablespoon finely grated parmesan; 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon finely snipped chives

Souffled scallops and oysters

Delight your guests with this divine seafood starter, perfect for special occasions. The combination of creamy, cheesy souffle and fresh, tender oysters work beautifully together.

Serves 2

Prep

10M

Cook

10M

Total

20M

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Ingredients

4 scallops on the half shell

6 oysters

1/3 cup thickened cream

2 tablespoon finely grated parmesan

1 egg white

1 tablespoon finely snipped chives

Method

1.Preheat oven to 200°C Arrange scallops and oysters on an oven tray.

2.In a medium bowl, combine cream and half the parmesan. Season to taste.

3.In a small bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg white until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into cream mixture.

4.Top each oyster with a teaspoon of mixture. Top scallops with 2 teaspoons of mixture. Sprinkle with combined remaining parmesan and chives. Bake 5-10 minutes, until golden and puffed.

These are best made just before serving. Beat egg white just before adding to cream mixture when ready to bake.
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