Parmigiano Reggiano potato cakes with scallops
Potato Cakes

200 g potatoes

110 g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

2 egg yolks

2 tsp parsley

Salt and black pepper

4 tbsp plain flour

30 g butter
Lemon Beurre Blanc

1 shallot, sliced

4 tbsp white wine

1 tbsp double cream

1 lemon, grated zest and juice

1 tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
Scallops

6 slices Parma ham

6 scallops, washed

2 tbsp oil

To Serve

12 asparagus tips

2 tbsp oil

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Potato Cakes: Boil potatoes and mash. Stir in Parmigiano Reggiano, egg yolks, parsley, salt and pepper. With damp hands, shape mixture into patties and coat in flour. Cook in butter for 4-5 minutes until golden.
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Scallops: Wrap each slice of Parma Ham around a scallop. Secure with a cocktail stick, drizzle with oil and pan fry for 4-5 minutes.
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Lemon Beurre Blanc: Sweat shallot, add white wine and reduce. Add double cream and reduce again. Take off heat and whisk in slowly. Add lemon zest and juice and tomato. Season.
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To Serve: Coat asparagus tips in oil, season and griddle for 5-7 minutes until tender. Plate once ready.



