Scallops With Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Scallops With Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon of grated gingerroot; 1 small chili pepper, finely copped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander root; 1 tablespoon lemongrass, finely copped; 3 medium lemons, zest of; 1 medium lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons white wine; salt and pepper; 4 diver scallops; salt and pepper; 1 ½ cups rock salt (for presentation)

Servings: persons

extra virgin olive oil
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon of grated gingerroot
1 small chili pepper, finely copped
1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander root
1 tablespoon lemongrass, finely copped
3 medium lemons, zest of
1 medium lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons white wine
salt and pepper
4 diver scallops
salt and pepper
1 ½ cups rock salt (for presentation)

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Heat oil in saucepan and get to a medium to high heat then add garlic, ginger, chili and coriander root and cook for 2 minutes.
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2.Add the juice and zest of the lemon and the wine and season with salt and pepper and reduce by a quarter.
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3.While that is reducing season the scallops and then sear them on both sides until cooked.
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4.Now strain the sauce through a sieve to make a smooth sauce.
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5.To plate up get a long white plate and pile it up with the rock salt and place the scallop shells on it then put the scallops back into the shell and add a little of the sauce.
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You don't need much because it can overwhelm the scallops.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium garlic clove, minced, 1 teaspoon of grated gingerroot, 1 small chili pepper, finely copped, and more.

Yes, Scallops With Lemon Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Scallops With Lemon Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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