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Seared scallops with bacon dust and crushed avocado on toast

Name: Seared scallops with bacon dust and crushed avocado on toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 bacon rashers; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted; 2 long red chillies, seeds removed; 2 avocados; 1/4 red onion, finely chopped; 1 tomato, seeds removed, chopped; 1/2 bunch coriander, leaves chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus wedges to serve; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 scallops without roe; 4 slices sourdough bread, toasted; Micro herbs or small coriander leaves, to serve

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Seared scallops with bacon dust and crushed avocado on toast

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Escape the hustle and bustle with this exotic breakfast that will satisfy your tastebuds.

3 bacon rashers
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted
2 long red chillies, seeds removed
2 avocados
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, seeds removed, chopped
1/2 bunch coriander, leaves chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice, plus wedges to serve
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 scallops without roe
4 slices sourdough bread, toasted
Micro herbs or small coriander leaves, to serve

Method

1.

Preheat oven to 190°C and line a tray with baking paper. Lay bacon on tray and bake for 15-20 minutes until crisp and quite dry. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and allow to cool. Place bacon and coriander seeds in a small processor and process to a fine dust (alternatively, chop very finely).
2.

Thinly slice 1 chilli and set aside to garnish, then finely chop remaining chilli and place in a mortar or large bowl with avocado, onion, tomato, coriander leaves and lime juice. Mash with pestle or a fork until you have a coarse paste.
3.

Heat oil in a pan over high heat. Season scallops, then cook for 30 seconds on each side or until just opaque. Spread avocado mixture on toast. Top each with 3 scallops, then scatter with the bacon dust, sliced chilli and herbs. Serve with lime wedges.