Lavender Honey Scented Scallops

Serves: 4

Weldon Lockman

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

44

Spice

47

Sweetness

48

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Honey

1 tsp

Sugar

Directions:

1

In small saucepan, over high heat, add 2 cups grapeseed oil and bring to 350 degrees F

2

Carefully drop the leeks into the oil and fry until golden brown

3

Remove them from oil to paper towels to dry and set aside until plating

4

In a separate saucepan over low heat, blend the honey, lavender, sugar and lemon juice

5

Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, being careful not scorch

6

In a large saute pan over high heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil and heat to the verge of smoking

7

Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel, season with salt and pepper, and add them to the grapeseed oil, in batches if necessary

8

Cook until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side

9

Arrange the leeks on a serving platter and top with the scallops

10

Drizzle with lavender honey and serve