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Grilled Scallops and Nectarines with Corn and Tomato Salad

This elegant dish of grilled scallops and nectarines with corn and tomato salad is a vibrant celebration of summer flavours. Part of our heart-healthy collection, the recipe balances the natural sweetness of fresh seafood and stone fruit with a zesty lime dressing and a fragrant, silky basil puree. The combination of textures—from the tender, charred scallops to the crunch of raw corn—creates a sophisticated starter or light main course that is as visually stunning as it is nutritious.

Ideal for alfresco dining or a special weekend lunch, this gluten-free and dairy-free meal is packed with fresh produce and healthy fats from extra-virgin olive oil. Using seasonal nectarines and vine-ripened tomatoes ensures the best flavour profile. You can even prepare the citrus dressing and basil oil a day in advance, making the final assembly quick and effortless when your guests arrive.

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Ingredients for Grilled Scallops and Nectarines with Corn and Tomato Salad

  • 3 cucharadas de jugo de lima fresco

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel

  • 1/8 teaspoons (generous) piment d'Espelette or chilli powder

  • 45 ml de aceite de oliva virgen extra

  • Fleur de sel*

  • 24 large sea scallops, side muscles removed, patted dry

  • 3 firm but ripe nectarines (white or yellow), each cut into 6 wedges

  • Olive oil, for brushing

  • 350ml fresh corn kernels, cut from 2 large ears of corn

  • 24 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced basil leaves

  • Fleur de sel

  • 3/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves

  • 1/4 taza de aceite de oliva virgen extra

  • Fleur de sel

Whisk lime juice, lime peel, and piment d'Espelette in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with fleur de sel and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

Blanch basil in small pot of boiling salted water 30 seconds; drain. Squeeze to remove as much water as possible, then coarsely chop. Puree basil and oil in blender until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Season to taste with fleur de sel. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Return to room temperature before using.

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush scallops and nectarines with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill scallops until slightly charred and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Grill nectarines until slightly charred, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops and nectarines to plate.

Arrange 4 scallops on each of 6 plates. Toss corn and 2 tablespoons dressing in medium bowl. Toss tomatoes with 1 tablespoon dressing in another bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon corn around scallops. Scatter tomatoes over corn. Arrange nectarine wedges decoratively on plates. Drizzle some dressing over scallops, then spoon some basil puree over. Sprinkle sliced basil and fleur de sel over corn and tomatoes and serve. A type of sea salt; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

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