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Scallops With Lime Butter - 2

Type: Shellfish
Serves: 2 people

Recipe Ingredients

3/4 lb 340g / 11ozSea scallops - tough side muscle
  Removed
  Salt
  Grated zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon 15mlFresh lime juice
2 tablespoons 30mlButter - chilled
1   Freshly ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Water level medium

Sprinkle the scallops with salt and put them in a single layer in the steaming basket.

Cover and steam until firm to the touch, 8-10 minutes. for med scallops, 12-15 minutes. for larger ones.

Set the basket in the sink or on a plate and let stand, covered while you make the sauce.

Pour the juices from the drip pan into a medium frying pan, add zest and bring to a boil over high heat.

Boil until reduced to 1-2 tablespoons. Add the lime juice and bring to a boil. Whisk in the butter a little bit at a time until emulsified.

Whisk in a pink of salt and pepper and remove from heat. Put the scallops on individual plates and pour the sauce over.

Serve immediately.

Source:
Cooking with Steam-Stephanie Lyness

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