Scallops are very delicate, so you’ll need to handle them carefully. Because of their delicate texture and taste, they need very little flavour added. This recipe with fennel slaw respects that and turns a simple meal into a delicacy.
Ingredients
8-12 large scallops, abductor muscle removed
Salt & pepper
1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 apple, julienned
Mint vinaigrette:
1 ½ tsp sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
Directions
1. Toss scallops in salt & pepper
2. Smoke scallops for 30 minutes at 250°F with Pacific Blend Bradley Bisquettes
3. Whisk together ingredients for vinaigrette
4. Combine fennel, celery and apple in a bowl and toss with vinaigrette
5. Serve with smoked scallops
By Lena Clayton
