Pea Mash With Seared Scallops

• 12 olive oil plump fresh scallops
• 2 1/4 pounds potatoes floury, eg King Edwards Maris Piper Desirse
• 1 3/4 cups peas fresh or frozen
• 7 tablespoons butter softened
• fresh mint optional

1. Marinate the scallops in a little olive oil and set aside for at least 20 minutes.
2. Peel and chop the potatoes cook in salted water until tender.
3. Meanwhile cook the peas until just done but still bright green.
4. Drain then place in a blender or food processor with half the butter.
5. Process until you have a smooth puree.
6. Drain the potatoes and allow to steam in a colander until thoroughly dry then mash with the remaining butter.
7. Add the pea pur6e and plenty of salt and pepper to taste.
8. Heat a heavy frying pan until it is very hot and smear with a tiny amount of oil.
9. Add the scallop muscles (or wholescallops) and sear on one side for 1 minute. Season turn and add the corals.
10. Cook over a high heat for a further 11 1/2 minutes or until just cooked.
11. To serve place a mound of pea mash on each plate and top with the scallops and coral.

olive oil, potatoes, peas, butter, mint optional

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Pea-Mash-With-Seared-Scallops-1668701 (may not work)