Recipe of the Month for July

Seared scallops with pancetta and baby spinach (serves 2)

4 cleaned scallops 100g/4oz baby spinach, washed
6 pieces of pancetta 1˝tbsp balsamic vinegar
7tbsp olive oil 25g/1oz shaved parmesan
salt and black pepper

Wash and dry the scallops and remove the little white muscle. Grill the pancetta until crisp. Place one tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan and heat until it begins to smoke. Season the scallops and add to the pan. Fry for 1-2 minutes until they are brown on the outside and slightly undercooked inside.

Mix the remaining oil with the balsamic vinegar and seasoning. Toss the spinach leaves in this and arrange on 2 individual serving plates. Arrange the scallops and pancetta on the top, sprinkle with the parmesan and serve at once.

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