【Materials】 (For 2 people)
Scallops (for eating raw)…8 pieces
Ginger (grated)…10 grams
Rape blossoms…60 grams
Olive oil…1 teaspoon
Butter…20 grams
Sake…1 teaspoon
Soy sauce…1 teaspoon
Salt…Appropriate amount
Black pepper…A little

Sauteed scallops with ginger and butter

【How to make】
① Dry the scallops thoroughly with kitchen paper.
② Grate the ginger.
③ Cut the rape blossoms into 3cm lengths.
④ Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, stir fry ③ quickly, then remove to a plate.
⑤ Next, add butter and melt it, arrange the scallops in the pan and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side. Once browned, turn them over, add sake, soy sauce, and ②, season with salt and black pepper, and mix well.
⑥ Place the scallops from ⑤ on top of ④ and pour the sauce over.

【Points】
Thoroughly sear the surfaces of the scallops to bring out their savory flavor and sweetness. The richness of the butter is accented by the aroma of ginger.

                                                            by  Masako Yoshimura(Culinary expert,Registered dietician)

Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.