Fried scallops with a red pepper, avocado and basil salsa served with a lemon mayonnaise

May 9, 2012 (Last Updated: January 11, 2019)

A very light starter that looks even better when served in the shells

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Fried scallops with a red pepper, avocado and basil salsa served with a lemon mayonnaise

Serves: 2
Cooking Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 20ml (4 tsp) good-quality mayonnaise
  • 10ml (2 tsp) lemon zest
  • 5ml (1 tsp) fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ red pepper, finely diced
  • 10ml (2 tsp) spring onions, finely chopped
  • 5 basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) butter
  • 10ml (2 tsp) olive oil
  • 8 – 10 small scallops, in the shells
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ avocado, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Combine the mayonnaise and 5ml (1 tsp) of the lemon zest. Mix in the lemon juice to taste.

2

Mix the red pepper, spring onion, basil and remaining lemon zest.

3

Heat the butter with the oil until hot. Remove the scallops from the shells and fry until golden and firm to the touch, about 10 – 15 minutes. Season lightly.

4

Divide the scallops between two clean shells. Top with the pepper salsa and place the avocado slices on the side. Serve with a dollop of the lemon mayonnaise.

 

 

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