Scallops with Truffle Butter

A glass of prosecco accompanied by these delightful seared scallops with truffle butter is one of the best ways to begin a seafood feast.

Ingredients

12 fresh scallops in their shells Salt & pepper to season

20g truffle paste

150g softened butter

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp salt

Method

1. Combine the butter, truffle paste, salt and lemon in a small bowl, making sure all ingredients are mixed well.

2.

Season the scallops with salt and pepper. To cook scallops, heat a saucepan on high heat. Add a tablespoon of the truffle butter and in batches add the scallops. Cook for 30 seconds on each side, using a spoon to pour some of the truffle butter over the top.

Serve scallops back in their shells and drizzle remaining butter over each of the scallops.

ele Tip: You can freeze Truffle butter. Place the butter on to parchment paper and roll tightly into a log. Refrigerate for 1 hour prior to freezing.