Minted Pea-Topped Scallops
Serve in multiples as a tasty starter or in singles as luxury canapés.
Low in salt
Prep time: 7 mins
Cooking time: 13mins
Serves: 12
Calories: 53Kcal per serving
| Ingredients |
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| 12 large scallops, corals removed |
| 2 tbsp butter |
| 1/2 small onion, finely chopped |
| 125g (4 1/2oz) frozen peas |
| Dash of sherry |
| Salt and black pepper |
| 2 tbsp mint, chopped |
| 1 tbsp fromage frais |
| 1 tbsp olive oil |
| 2 spring onions, shredded and deep-fried, to garnish |
directions
Melt half the butter in a small saucepan and cook the onion until soft. Add the peas and the dash of sherry. Cook on a low heat for 5-10 minutes. Season and stir in the mint and fromage frais. Leave to cool slightly. Process the pea mixture in a food processor until it is smooth. Meanwhile, heat the rest of the butter and oil in a saucepan and sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve the scallops topped with the minted pea and garnished with the shredded spring onion.