Whiskey-Drenched Scallops
Courtesy of UK Seafish Authority
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 15 Min.
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 15 Min.
What you need:
* 8 oz. king or queen scallop meats, without roe
* 2 Tbsp. butter
* 1/2 c. whipping cream or crème fraîche
* juice of half a lime
* 3 Tbsp. single malt whiskey
* salt and black pepper
* 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered
* 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped chives
* 8 oz. baby spinach leaves
* 2 Tbsp. butter
* 1/2 c. whipping cream or crème fraîche
* juice of half a lime
* 3 Tbsp. single malt whiskey
* salt and black pepper
* 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered
* 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped chives
* 8 oz. baby spinach leaves
What to do:
1. Heat the butter in a large pan and add 4 Tbsp. whipping cream or crème fraîche. Bring to the boil and reduce by half.
2. Add the remaining cream, lime juice, whisky and seasoning. Add the scallops. Cover for 2-3 min., stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes.
3. Garnish with chives and serve on baby spinach leaves as a starter.
* Courtesy of Seafish, the UK Sea Fish Industry Authority www.seafish.org
"From sea to plate, Seafish delivers expert knowledge, skills and support which help the UK seafood industry secure a sustainable and profitable future."
2. Add the remaining cream, lime juice, whisky and seasoning. Add the scallops. Cover for 2-3 min., stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes.
3. Garnish with chives and serve on baby spinach leaves as a starter.
* Courtesy of Seafish, the UK Sea Fish Industry Authority www.seafish.org
"From sea to plate, Seafish delivers expert knowledge, skills and support which help the UK seafood industry secure a sustainable and profitable future."