Seared Scallops With Salmon Caviar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra, for brushing
2 tbsp shallots, finely chopped
1/4 cup white wine
1 tbsp lemon juice
12 None scallops (with half shell)
2 tbsp salmon caviar
2 cups watercress

Preparation

Melt half the butter and all the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; cook for 2-3 mins, until soft but not browned. Add wine; continue to cook for 7-8 mins, until wine has reduced by half.
Stir in lemon juice and remaining butter and season to taste. Strain through a fine sieve and set aside.
Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Brush scallops with remaining olive oil; cook for 1 min each side; remove from pan and place into shells.
Spoon a little sauce on to each scallop. Garnish with 1/2 tsp salmon caviar and some watercress and serve.