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.
