A luxurious scallop dish that's also lightning fast. Serve these scallops in a pesto cream sauce as they are with some crusty bread, or with rice or pasta.

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 500g scallops
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 225ml double cream
• 1 tablespoon pesto
• 1 tablespoon capers

Method

Prep: 5min  ›  Cook: 10min  ›  Ready in: 15min 

1. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
2. Heat the butter in a frying pan. Once melted, add the scallops. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
3. Add pesto and capers and stir well. Stir in the cream. Bring to the boil then remove from heat and serve.