THE GARLIC-FIRE DISKS

(Our Play on Pan-Fried Scallops with Chili)

THE GARLIC-FIRE DISKS

Ingredients: 300g Scallops, 4 cloves Garlic (minced), 50g Butter, 1 tsp Piri-Piri flakes, 1 tsp Salt, Fresh Parsley, 1 Lemon (juiced)...

Ingredients

  • 300g Scallops
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 50g Butter
  • 1 tsp Piri-Piri flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • Fresh Parsley
  • 1 Lemon (juiced)

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch High-heat sear scallops in 1 tbsp oil for 90 seconds until charred; remove.
  2. The Architect Melt butter and sauté garlic until it turns a deep golden brown.
  3. The Bloom Add piri-piri and salt with a tiny 10ml splash of lemon juice; the sizzle will bloom the heat.
  4. The Marriage Return scallops for 30 seconds; toss until lacquered in the garlic-fire silk.
  5. The Final Flourish Finish with raw fresh parsley and extra lemon zest.

Cuisine: Portuguese

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