Scallops with herbs and ginger and garlic butter
( SERVES 4 )

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Viva 18/12/2008

16	Scallops, (or more depending on size)
1 clove	Garlic, (peeled and finely chopped)
¼ cup	Fresh herbs, (finely chopped. eg a combination of basil chervil and parsley)
2 cm	Ginger, (peeled and finely chopped)
2 Tbsp	Butter
1	Freshly ground black pepper
1 to serve	Lime

Bring the scallops to room temperature.
Chop the herbs, mix together and arrange in the scallop shells if using or alternatively pile in the centre of the serving plates.
Heat a non-stick pan and when hot, add the scallops and let sear for 1 minute before turning and repeating.
Put in the shells or arrange around the herbs.
Heat a pan and add the garlic, ginger and butter.
Over a gentle heat, let cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant and soft then quickly spoon the hot butter over the scallops and eat. Offer cut lemons or limes.

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