Grilled Scallops with Basil and Lime Butter

Grilled Scallops with Basil and Lime Butter

Ingredients

9 king scallops, shucked and cleaned

salt and black pepper

Basil and Lime Butter:

85g (3oz) butter, softened 2 x 15ml spoon (2 tablespoons) fresh chopped basil juice and rind of 1 lime

Serves 3 as a starter

Method

Preheat the grill

Remove the coral (or roe) from each scallop and set aside.  Slice the scallop in half and set aside.

In a small bowl mix the butter ingredients together and set aside.

Spread 40g (1 and one half oz) of the flavoured butter onto a grill pan.

Add the scallops to the grill pan 5cm (2″) apart.  Dot with the remaining butter and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally.  Transfer to a serving dish.

Spoon the juices from the pan over the scallops and serve with sliced new potatoes and salad leaves tossed in a little vinaigrette dressing.