How To Make Scallops With Garlic And Lemon

Scallops with Garlic and Lemon Recipe. Delicious fresh scallops make a great start for a lovely, romantic meal. Do it the Videojug way! Savour our Scallops with Garlic and Lemon recipe. Enlarge

How To Make Scallops With Garlic And Lemon

Scallops with Garlic and Lemon Recipe. Delicious fresh scallops make a great start for a lovely, romantic meal. Do it the Videojug way! Savour our Scallops with Garlic and Lemon recipe.

Prep:
40m
Cook:
10m
Total:
50m
Serves:
4 people

Step 1: You will need...

  • 20 scallops
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 spring of rosemary
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • ground pepper
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 chopping board
  • 1 bowl
  • 1 grill pan
  • 1 serving plate
  • a pair of tongs

Step 2: Mix the scallops and seasoning

In a bowl mix the scallops with the chilli, rosemary, garlic, oregano and some sea salt.

Step 3: Marinate the scallops

Drizzle some olive oil on the scallops and mix again. Leave to marinate for about 30 minutes.

Step 4: Cook the scallops

Heat the grill pan until very hot. Add the scallops a few at a time, and cook for 1 minute. Turn over and cook for another minute until brown.

Step 5: Season to taste

When the scallops are cooked, place them in a clean bowl. Add the lemon juice, a little more sea salt, season with pepper and gently toss together.

Step 6: Serve the scallops

Place five scallops on each plate and garnish with a wedge of lemon and a sprig of rosemary.