Lime & Coriander Scallops with Green Salad
Ingredients
12 fresh scallops, still in their shells
100gm of butter, softened
2 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of sea salt to taste
Mixed baby green salad leaves
Cold pressed olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Method
Preheat oven to 200 C
While the oven is warming prepare the butter and green salad as take a matter of minutes to cook and should be served immediately.
To prepare the herb butter; mix softened butter, coriander, zest and juice of the lime, salt and pepper in a small bowl until all ingredients are thoroughly combined
Rinse and spin baby salad greens, place in a bowl add balsamic vinegar and olive oil and toss.
Place scallops in their half shells on a flat oven tray that will fit under the grill.
Scoop 1/2 teaspoon of herb butter on the top of each scallop
Switch oven to grill function and place scallops under the grill
Scallops should take around 4-5 minutes to cook depending on their size
Remove scallops from the grill and serve immediately with wedges of lime and salad greens on the side
Bon appetite!