Hazelnut Butter Scallops

Serves: to serve 4

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 12 Minutes

Ready In: 17 mins

Ingredients

12 - large scallops

1 tablespoon - olive oil

2 - 3 - shallots

5 oz - butter

1 - lemon

2 tablespoons - chervil

2 tablespoons - chives

3 oz - hazelnuts

  - salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Peel and finely slice the shallots and place in a frying pan (skillet) with the olive oil. Fry gently for about 5-10 minutes until softened but not coloured.
  2. Meanwhile, grate (shred) the zest from the lemon and finely chop the chervil, chives and hazelnuts. Place the butter into a bowl and add the cooked shallots, along with the lemon zest, chervil, chives and hazelnuts. Season with salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste and mix well.
  3. Clean the scallops if necessary. Preheat the grill to high and place the scallops onto the grill tray. Cook the scallops under the hot grill for one minute then turn them over. Top each scallop with a spoonful of the hazelnut butter. Place back under the heat for a further 2-3 minutes, or until just cooked through. Remove from the grill and set aside to rest for one minute.
  4. To serve, place three scallops onto each of 4 serving plates and garnish with a few leaves of salad. Serve with young salad leaves with Lemon Dressing.