Scallops certainly aren’t an everyday buy for me, but on those special occasions, I like to splash out. They are one of Alan’s favourite seafoods, so when I feel he deserves a treat, I’ll always put scallops on the menu. For something so delicate scallops can really take strong flavours. I often serve them with a spicy Thai sauce, or Clonakilty black pudding, but I think its time for something new. So after my successful maiden attempt of yellow split peas the other day, I’m thinking that they would be very nice with a seared scallop on top. Well it would be my sneaky way of getting Alan to try the split peas………
Serves 2 (starter)
Ingredients
For the Scallops
- 6 fresh scallops, washed, dried, coral removed
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
For the Curry Dhal
- 1 cup of yellow split pea lentils (cooked according to packet instructions)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp of chopped coriander
- ½ diced red chilli
- 1 tsp of turmeric
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 diced red onion
For the Minty Yogurt Dressing
- 3 tbsp natural yogurt
- Juice & zest of half a lemon
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp finely chopped mint leaves
Method
- Cook the split peas in boiling water for 45 mins
- Drain them and set aside
- In a dry pan, add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds and heat for 3 mins
- Transfer to a pestle and mortar and grind to a powder
- Add oil to the pan, and sauté the onions, garlic, chilli with the ground spices and curry powder and tumeric
- Add the lentils back to the pan and warm through, add water so the mixture isn’t too dry.
- Add chopped coriander. Set aside until required. This mixture can easily be reheated in the pan, adding water to keep the mixture wet.
- Wash and dry the scallops, and season with salt, pepper and oil.
- To make the yogurt dressing, combine yogurt, finely chopped mint, 1 tsp of honey, salt, pepper and half the juice of a lemon. Refrigerate until required.
- To cook the scallops, put a dry pan on a high heat.
- Add the scallops to the pan in a clockwise direction.
- Turn after 90 seconds, and sear on other side for 60 seconds
- To plate up, put the dhal mixture in the centre of a plate, top with the scallops and drizzle over the yogurt dressing.
1 comment:
I absolutely LOVE dal!!! It is my ultimate favorite Indian food. Thanks for sharing thie recipe!!
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