PASTA SCALLOPS RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut the orange corals from the scallops and finely chop them. Halve the white scallops to make 2 fat pieces and roll them up in the strips of prosciutto.
• Cook the pasta in salted water following pack instructions – it should only take about 4 mins. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, deep sauté pan and sear the scallops for 1-2 mins, to brown the prosciutto and lightly cook the scallop inside. Lift from the pan onto a warm plate and leave to rest.
• Add the garlic to the pan juices and fry, stirring, until golden. Tip in the chopped corals and thyme, and stir-fry for a few mins more. Add the lemon zest, juice and vermouth, let it bubble down to at least half, then toss in the parsley. Drain the pasta and add to the pan with salt and plenty of black pepper, then toss to make sure the strands are well coated. Add the prosciutto-wrapped scallops and serve drizzled with a little extra oil, if you like.

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the scallops away from their shells.

  Fry the bacon and garlic in the oil for a few minutes until golden and cooked. Add the scallops and fry over a high heat for 2-3 minutes without touching them. Turn the scallops over and fry for another 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.

  Add the cream and season with freshly ground black pepper. Carefully stir everything together to heat through the cream, take out the garlic clove and serve with the parsley, watercress or rocket.