Name: Seared scallops in white spoons topped with lemon-chilli dressing
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 20 scallops; olive oil for frying; fine zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 red chilli, finely sliced with seeds removed; 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients

20 scallops

olive oil for frying

fine zest and juice of 1 lemon

1 red chilli, finely sliced with seeds removed

3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1.Drain scallops on paper towels. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and pan-fry scallops in two batches for 30 to 60 seconds on each side to sear and lightly brown. Remove scallops to one side.

2.Combine lemon zest and juice, chilli and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and whisk together to form a dressing.

3.Arrange scallops in individual spoons and drizzle each with a little dressing.

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