Fresh King Scallops with Basil & Lime Butter
10 prep, 4min cook
Serves 3
Ingredients
Rapeseed oil, for frying
9 Fresh King scallops, shucked and cleaned
Salt and black pepper
85g butter, softened
2 tbsps fresh basil, washed & chopped
Juice and rind of 1 lime
Method
Heat the oil in a frying pan. Slice each scallop in half, remove the coral (or roe) and set aside. In a small bowl mix the butter ingredients together.
Add 40g of the flavoured butter to a frying pan. Melt over a medium heat then add the scallops. Dot with the remaining butter and cook for 3-4 minutes turning occasionally.
Spoon the juices from the pan over the scallops and serve with sliced new potatoes and salad leaves tossed in a little vinaigrette dressing.
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