Glam up your scallops with a rich and tasty gin butter sauce!

 

16 sea scallops

Pinch of fleur de sel

Grinding of fresh pepper

2 Tbsp. grapeseed oil

2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice

2 Tbsp. your favourite gin

3 Tbsp. unsalted cold butter

1/3 cup finely snipped chives



1.Season the scallops with the fleur de sel and pepper.
2.Heat a non-stick pan over high heat.
3.Add the oil and when oil is hot, place the seasoned scallops in the pan. Sear for about a minute on each side.
4.Remove scallops and place in a warm oven while you make the sauce.
5.Wipe the pan clean with paper towels and return to the heat.
6.Add the lime juice and gin. Bring to a boil and reduce for a few minutes.
7.Turn the heat down to medium and whisk in the butter, a tablespoon at a time. The sauce will begin to thicken.
8.Turn the heat off. Add the scallops to the pan and sprinkle the chives on top.

Serves 4.