SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ENDIVE AND ROQUEFORT

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If you enjoy seafood that's rich and delicious, this is undoubtedly one of the finest dishes on offer. I think Queen scallops work best in this dish.

Provided by Lene8655

Categories     Australian

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads chicory lettuce
12 scallops, shelled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon walnut oil
1/2 lime, juice of
100 g Roquefort cheese, crumbled into 1 cm pieces
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Break open the chivory and place 3 leaves on each of 4 plates.
  • Brush the scallops with a little of the olive oil.
  • Cook in a hot, non-stick frying pan for 1 minute on each side until golden.
  • Place a scallop on each leaf.
  • Whisk together the remaining olive oil, walnut oil, lime juice and some salt and pepper.
  • Top each leave with a cube or two of roquefort and a scattering of chives, then drizzle over the dressing and serve with the scallops are still just warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.1, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 525, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 13

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