Seared scallops with sweet chilli sauce

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Seared scallops with sweet chilli sauce
Light and stylish canapés to offer guests during the festive season.
 

Knob of fresh root ginger

Handful coriander stems or leaves

2 garlic cloves

4 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for cooking

20 scallops

Sweet chilli sauce, to serve

Using a pestle and mortar, pound the ginger, coriander and garlic to a paste.

Add the oil and mix through.

Pour over the scallops and coat well.

To cook, heat a non-stick frying pan until really hot.

Place the scallops in the pan and cook for 2 minutes, until starting to turn golden.

Turn over, drizzle with more oil if needed, then cook for another minute.

Serve with sweet chilli sauce.

Serves
Makes 20

Preparation Time
15 minutes

Cooking Time
5 minutes

Main ingredients
Fish, Vegetables, Oil, Chilli, Spice

Recipe Type
Party Food, Entertaining

Level of Difficulty
Easy

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