Linguine with Scallops

Name: Linguine with Scallops
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) dried linguine; 2 limes; 1/3 cup olive oil, plus extra for brushing; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 fresh hot red chile, seeds removed, and finely chopped; 12 large sea scallops; 3 tbsp chopped cilantro; Large frying pan or ridged grill pan

8 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) dried linguine
2 limes
1/3 cup olive oil, plus extra for brushing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 fresh hot red chile, seeds removed, and finely chopped
12 large sea scallops
3 tbsp chopped cilantro
Large frying pan or ridged grill pan

Directions

1

Cook the linguine in boiling, salted water according to package directions, or until al dente.
2

Drain and keep warm.
3

While the pasta is cooking, grate the zest and squeeze the juice from 1 of the limes.
4

Whisk the lime juice and olive oil together in a small bowl.
5

Stir in the chile, and half of the cilantro.
6

Season with salt and pepper.
7

Toss the lime mixture with the linguine.
8

Heat a large, heavy frying pan, or ridged grill pan over high heat.
9

Brush the scallops with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
10

Add to the pan, and sear the scallops for 3 minutes, turning once.
11

Divide the linguine between 4 serving plates and arrange the scallops on top.
12

Cut the remaining lime into wedges.
13

Serve immediately, with lime wedges.