Mark Hix’s recipe for baked scallops with a herb crust
Sustainable fresh scallops are best treated simply, and this herby, garlicky breadcrumb topping ticks all the right boxes
TL;DR
- Sustainable king scallops are now primarily caught by divers, a more environmentally friendly method than dredging.
- New "disco scallop" fishing techniques using flashing lights are being experimented with for efficiency.
- The author advocates for compulsory viewing of documentaries like David Attenborough's "Ocean" to educate about the impact of fishing on marine life.
- Scallops were a regular feature on the menu at the author's former Lyme Regis restaurant, Hix Oyster & Fish House.
- The recipe provided is for baked scallops with a simple herb and garlic breadcrumb topping.
- The author notes that West Country scallops are smaller but significantly cheaper than those caught by Scottish divers.