Spicy Scallops With Lime & Chilli

Ingredients

• 16 large scallops
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 tsp peanut oil
• 1 tsp crushed garlic & 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• finely sliced spring onions
• grated rind of lime
• 1 small fresh red chilli (de-seeded and finely chopped)
• 3 tbs lime juice
• ½ tbs brown sugar

Trim the scallops to remove intestine, then wash and pat dry. Separate the corals from the white parts, then slice in half horizontally, making 2 circles. Heat the butter and peanut oil in a preheated wok. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the onions and fry for another minute. Add the scallops and continue stir-frying over high heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the lime rind, chilli, lime juice and sugar and cook for another minute. Serve garnished with lime wedges and cooked rice.

Grilled Scallops (or escallops)

These delicious shellfish keep all their flavour when grilled.

Ingredients

• Scallops
• butter
• 1 lemon
• chopped parsley
• 1 red pepper
• soft breadcrumbs (optional)

Remove from the shell, wash and brush with melted butter. Cook steadily, turning well until tender. Garnish with lemon, chopped parsley and red pepper.

If preferred, roll scallops first in melted butter then in soft breadcrumbs before grilling.