Recipe: Pea Mash With Seared Scallops [edit]

Step 1

If the scallops are very thick separatethe white scallop muscle from the orange coral: the coral cooks more quickly and tends to burst and splatter all over your cooker if it is in a hot pan for too long.

Step 2

Otherwise leave whole.

Step 3

Marinate the scallops in a little olive oil and set aside for at least 20 minutes.

Step 4

Peel and chop the potatoes cook in salted water until tender.

Step 5

Meanwhile cook the peas until just done but still bright green.

Step 6

Drain then place in a blender or food processor with half the butter.

Step 7

Process until you have a smooth puree.

Step 8

Drain the potatoes and allow to steam in a colander until thoroughly dry then mash with the remaining butter.

Step 9

Add the pea pur6e and plenty of salt and pepper to taste.

Step 10

Heat a heavy frying pan until it is very hot and smear with a tiny amount of oil.

Step 11

Add the scallop muscles (or wholescallops) and sear on one side for 1 minute. Season turn and add the corals.

Step 12

Cook over a high heat for a further 11 1/2 minutes or until just cooked.

Step 13

To serve place a mound of pea mash on each plate and top with the scallops and coral.

Step 14

Garnish with fresh mint if you like.

Step 15

Add some freshly chopped mint while mashing the potatoes if you like.

Step 16

Serves 4