Grilled Scallops with Basil and Lime Butter download this recipe 9 king scallops, shucked and cleaned salt and black pepper Basil and Lime Butter 85g (3oz) butter, softened 2 x 15ml spoon (2 tablespoons) fresh chopped basil juice and rind of 1 lime Preheat the grill Remove the coral (or roe) from each scallop and set aside. Slice the scallop in half and set aside. In a small bowl mix the butter ingredients together and set aside. Spread 40g (1 and one half oz) of the flavoured butter onto a grill pan. Add the scallops to the grill pan 5cm (2") apart. Dot with the remaining butter and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer to a serving dish. Spoon the juices from the pan over the scallops and serve with sliced new potatoes and salad leaves tossed in a little vinaigrette dressing. Serves 3 as a starter NUTRITIONAL VALUES PER PORTION (APPROX) 459 Kilocalories; 49g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 26g Fat; 0g Fibre.