scallops

scallops
Originally uploaded by kattebelletje.

Inspired by Nigel Slater's Appetite: fried scallops. As a starter: for each person, buy 3 to 4 extremely fresh scallops (coquilles st. jacques). Pat dry with kitchen paper. You need one clove of garlic, finely sliced; some chopped parsley, and some tarragon. I just love the flavour of that herb, especially in some mayonnaise or vinaigrette setting... Take a frying pan and add a large knob of butter, heat until bubbly. Fry the scallops for about 2 minutes on each side, they should crisp a little bit. Don't overcook! Take out the scallops, add a fresh knob of butter and stir the sauce around. Add some salt, pepper and Noilly Prat to taste, add the chopped herbs. Put the scallops on a plate and pour the sauce over it. Eat with nice bread and a chilled white wine.