SCALLOPS

24 scallops on the half shell

3 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 small red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp sugar
3 tsp chopped fresh coriander
2 tsp chopped pink grapefruit

Preheat oven to 180 C.

Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the scallops from their shells, as cleanly as possible, and remove the vein and white muscle. Wash the shells in hot water and warm through on a baking tray in the oven for 5 minutes.

Cook the scallops in a chargrill pan [griddle] or frying pan over high heat for 1 - 2 mnutes each side, then return to their shells.

Combine the lime juice, lemon juice, chilli, fish sauce, sugar, coriander and mint add a pice of grapefruit. Spoon 1 teaspoon over each scallop and serve.