Hazelnut & Apple Scallops, Caramelised Apple & Burnt Butter Puree
If you're looking for something a little special how about these scallops as a starter. Its a lovely combo of different flavours and textures that go so well together.
Ingredients
- 3 cooking apples
- 2 knobs of butter
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1 lemon
- 1 handful of hazelnuts
- Approx 3-4 scallops per person
How To Make It
Step 1.
Dice the three apples and cook in a pan along with half of the butter, sugar and juice of one lemon.Step 2.
Cook for approx 5 minutes then remove from the heat.Step 3.
Separate 2-3 tablespoons of the apples and set aside. Mash the remaining apples with a fork or masher.Step 4.
Add the second knob of butter and hazelnuts back to the pan and cook on a high heat for 2 minutes.Step 5.
Then add the scallops and cook for 2 minutes per side. Add the separated apple cubes back in to the pan.Step 6.
Spread the apple puree on a plate then place the scallops, hazelnuts and apple cubes on each plate. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the scallops and top with some grated hazelnut.
Serve & Enjoy
Nutritional Info
Protein rich scallops, healthy apples and nutrient rich hazelnuts make this a great little healthy dish.