Seared Scallops Recipe

Ingredients :

Serves 4

• 10½oz / 300g fresh scallops

• 1 tsp sunflower oil

• 2 inch / 5cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

• 1 tbsp finely grated lime rind

• 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced

• 1 red onion, thinly sliced

• 4oz / 115g wild mushrooms, such as chanterelle, or cremini mushrooms

• ¼ cup lime juice

• 1 tsp honey (optional)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 4oz / 115g bok choy, shredded

Method :

1. Lightly rinse the scallops, discarding any thin black veins. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside.

2. Heat a wok and, when hot, add the oil. Add the grated ginger and cook, stirring for 1 minute.

3. Add the lime rind, bell pepper slices, and onion and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion has softened.

4. Add the scallops and mushrooms to the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Make sure that the scallops are turned over after 1 minute.

5. Pour in the lime juice, add the honey, if using, and the soy sauce. Stir together, then add the bok choy and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the scallops are tender. Serve immediately, divided equally among 4 warmed bowls.

Nutritional Facts :

Calories: 107

Fat: 4.3g

Saturated Fat: 0.6g

Salt: 1.0g