The waters around Guernsey are bursting with succulent sea food. None more so than Guernsey scallops. Try this mouth watering recipe with what I consider the king of all shellfish – Guernsey Scallops.
| Prep Time | : | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | : | 5 minutes |
| Total Time | : | 20 minutes |
| Serves | : | Use 3 scallops per person for starter or 5 per person as a main course |
Ingredients
- 3 fresh Guernsey Scallops – per person (5 for main course)
(Ask the fishmonger to remove the scallops from the shells, or open and clean them yourself.) - 3 rashers of streaky bacon – per person (5 for main course)
- Salt & pepper
- Bunch rocket
- A little butter and olive oil mixed
Preparation
- Gently melt the oil & butter, being careful not to burn it.
- Dry the cleaned Scallops, season and pop them into the oil mix.
- Turn up the heat and cook for about 1/2 a minute on either side.
- Remove from the heat and roll in the bacon, pinning with a cocktail stick.
- Return to the pan and cook gently until the bacon is cooked
- Serve warm with salad or rocket.
