Salsa Verde Scallops

15 May

Written By Preeya

Serves 2-4

Time 15 minutes

10 scallops

1 cup flat-leaf parsley

1 cup basil leaves

½ cup mint

2 garlic cloves

1 tbsp capers, drained

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt and pepper, to taste

Firstly, ensure scallops are pat very dry.

In a food processor place the basil, parsley, mint, capers and garlic and pulse until finely chopped.

Add the oil to the food processor and lemon juice and continue to blend until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.

To cook the scallops, warm a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet on medium heat.

Sprinkle salt and pepper on the scallops and cook on medium heat for 2 minutes on both sides.

Serve on a plate and drizzle with salsa verde.

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