Scallops With Sauce Vierge

Name: Scallops With Sauce Vierge
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 shallots, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 8 tomatoes, on the vine, finely chopped; 10 basil leaves, shredded; 7/8 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 scallops, roe removed, off the shell; 4 lemon wedges; salt and pepper

Submitted by English_Rose

"A herby, garlicky dressing works well with juicy sea-fresh scallops in this tempting appetizer."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

For the sauce
4 shallots, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
8 tomatoes, on the vine, finely chopped
10 basil leaves, shredded
⁷⁄₈ cup olive oil
For the scallops
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 scallops, roe removed, off the shell
4 lemon wedges
salt and pepper

directions

Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a moderate heat.
Season the scallops with salt and pepper, and fry for 2 minutes on each side until they're tinged golden.
Place the scallops on warmed plates and spoon over the sauce. Serve straight away with lemon wedges on the side.

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English_Rose

United Kingdom

I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)

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