Dirty-grilled scallops in the shell with beef dripping bearnaise

Dirty-grilled scallops in the shell with beef dripping bearnaise

American
20 mins Prep · 15 mins Cook

In case you only have scallops without their shells, place them on a barbecue over a medium-high heat. Grill on each side for approx. 2 minutes or until cooked and slightly charred.

Created by Spinneys
Prep time 20 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes
Serves 4
Cuisine American
Diet Family Friendly
Preparation Easy

Cooking Instructions

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1

To make the bearnaise, melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat with the beef fat (save the fat that’s released after searing steaks in the pan). Remove from the heat and keep warm.

2

Finely chop the tarragon.

3

Put the egg yolks in the jug of a stick blender or a normal blender and add the vinegar. With the blender running, add the hot butter and fat mixture and blend until thick and creamy. Add 1 tsp warm water if it is too thick. Taste, then season with ½ tsp salt, white pepper, lemon juice and tarragon. Cover the surface with cling film and place the jug in a bowl of warm water until ready to serve.

4

To dirty grill the scallops, prepare a fire - choose a log with a flat side that you can place the scallops on. Prepare a BBQ to a medium hot and place the log on top and allow to burn for a good while until the surface is turning white and starting to get a little ashy.

5

Once the log is ready to cook on, fan off any excess ashes then simply place the scallops on the flat side of the log. Sprinkle a little sea salt over the scallops to season. Grill for a few minutes until the edges are crisp and golden. Turn the scallops over in the shells, cook for another 2-3 minutes.

6

Serve immediately with the Bearnaise sauce.