Half Shell Scallops

Chef Andy Phipps

‘6, half-shell scallops with cucumber salsa.’

‘6, half-shell scallops with cucumber salsa.’

‘6, half-shell scallops with cucumber salsa.’

‘6, half-shell scallops with cucumber salsa.’

‘6, half-shell scallops with cucumber salsa.’

Ingredients

Ingredients

Ingredients

Ingredients

Ingredients

6, half-shell scallops. Half a cucumber peeled. Shave the cucumber down to the seeds with veg peeler, then slice into thins strips about 3 inches long and try to keep all the salsa veg the same size. 2 tablespoons of fine slithers of red onion. 12 strips of garlic chives same size. One long red chili cut finely. A squeeze of fresh lime and a teaspoon of Rice wine. White vinegar and a half teaspoon of sugar can be substituted. Sea salt to taste.

Method

Method

Method

Method

Method

Step 1

Step 1

Step 1

Step 1

Step 1

Combine all the salsa ingredients and leave covered in the fridge for half an hour.

Step 2

Step 2

Step 2

Step 2

Step 2

Remove scallops from the shell and wash and dry the shells. Season Scallops with sea salt and cracked black pepper.

Step 3

Step 3

Step 3

Step 3

Step 3

Place the salsa on the shell as a bed for the scallops. Do not overcook scallops as they will become dry and tough.

Step 4

Step 4

Step 4

Step 4

Step 4

Into a hot oiled pan, place the scallops and seal for 30 -40 seconds, depending on the size of the scallop. Turn and cook for a further 30-40 seconds.

Step 5

Step 5

Step 5

Step 5

Step 5

Remove from pan and place scallops on the bed of salsa and eat the scallop and salsa together.

Bon Appétit …