Grilled scallops with basil and lime

Ingredients
9 king scallops, shucked and cleaned
salt and black pepper
Basil and Lime Butter:
85g (3oz) butter, softened
2 x 15ml spoon (2 tablespoons) fresh chopped basil
juice and rind of 1 lime
Serves 3 as a starter
NUTRITIONAL VALUES PER PORTION (APPROX) 459 Kilocalories;
49g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 26g Fat; 0g Fibre.
Method
Preheat the grill
Remove the coral (or roe) from each scallop and set aside.
Slice the scallop in half and set aside.
In a small bowl mix the butter ingredients together and set
aside.
Spread 40g (1 and a half oz) of the flavoured butter onto a grill
pan.
Add the scallops to the grill pan 5cm (2") apart. Dot with
the remaining butter and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning
occasionally. Transfer to a serving dish.
Spoon the juices from the pan over the scallops and serve with
sliced new potatoes and salad leaves tossed in a little vinaigrette
dressing.




