Scallop Martinis for Potsie and Dugan

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vodka, good quality, such as Grey Goose
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped jalapeno peppers
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 large fresh scallops
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup yellow pepper, finely chopped
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 4 sprigs coriander

Directions

1. 1

   Combine vodka, lime juice and jalapeño pepper in bowl.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper and place in skillet. Sear about 2 minutes per side or until scallops are browned on the outside but still raw in the centre.

3. 3

   Place scallops on board and cut into quarters and add to vodka mixture. Let marinate for 4 hours in the refrigerator.

4. 4

   Stir in peppers and green onions.

5. 5

   Divide scallop mixture between 4 Martini glasses adding some marinade. Garnish with coriander. Serve at once.