Griddled king scallops with crispy chinese vegetables

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
10King Scallops; (cleaned)
15 cm Piece Mooli; (peeled and sliced)
6Spring Onions; (sliced)
16Broad Beans; (blanched and
; peeled)
16Snow Peas; (slightly obliquely)
2Baby Pak Choi; (stems sliced,
; leaves torn)
6Asparagus; (sliced obliquely)
½Yellow Pepper; (sliced obliquely)
½Red Chilli; (finely chopped)
1Stem Lemon Grass; (inner part finely
; sliced)
1Piece Stem Ginger; (cut into julienne)
½Lime; (juice)
1tablespoonSesame Oil
1tablespoonOlive Oil
1Clove Garlic; (crushed)
1dashKikoman Soy Sauce
1Lime; (finely grated zest)
½Lime; (juice)
3teaspoonsGinger Syrup from Stem Ginger
1tablespoonOlive Oil
10Pecan Nuts
2tablespoonsSugar
1tablespoonToasted Sesame Seeds
1dashWater
Knob of Unsalted Butter

Directions

DRESSING

CARAMELISED PECANS

1. Preheat oven to 220ºc / 450ºf / Gas Mark 7. Gently heat wok to all over even heat. Heat griddle or skillet.

2. Prepare all ingredients.

3. Make caramel. Add butter and nuts. Swirl to coat. Remove to baking parchment. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Allow to cool and crisp.

4. Griddle scallops until golden on one side. Remove and sit on oven tray golden side up. Drizzle dressing over. Heat for 1 minute ONLY in oven until hot.

5. Add oil to wok and stir fry all vegetables, starting with chilli, lemon grass, garlic and asparagus. Add rest of vegetables and seasonings. Taste and adjust.

6. Stir in nuts and finally scallops.

7. Serve in a pretty dish.

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NOTES : Chef:Tessa Bramley

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