Seared Scallops with Vodka and Lime Dressing
Servings
2
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
15
minutesIngredients
12 12 scallops on the half shell
Sea salt flakes
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 Tbsp 1 light tasting oil for frying
1 tsp 1 finely chopped red long chilli, optional
- DRESSING AND GARNISH
1 1 lime, cut in quarters 2 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp 2 raw sugar
2 Tbsp 2 vodka
200 g 200 rock salt
Coriander or mint leaves Pomegranate arils, optional
Method
- Carefully remove scallops off shells. Pat dry meat with paper towels. Season with pinch of salt and pepper each.
- Prepare dressing by muddling lime quarters and sugars in a glass until juice is released and mixed with sugar. Add vodka and stir well. Strain through sieve into another cup or small jug. Arrange scallop half shells on a serving plate scattered with rock salt – this will help keep them flat.
- Heat oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear scallops for 20 seconds on each side. Cook chilli off on side of pan. Divide scallops between shells. Top with 1 tsp of dressing, fried-off chilli if using, coriander or mint leaves and pomegranate arils.
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