Barbecued scallops

Name: Barbecued scallops
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: olive oil; 1 clove of garlic; extra virgin olive oil; juice of 1 lemon; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 200g brown or green lentils; a sprig of fresh sage; 16 small fresh scallops, from sustainable sources, ask your fishmonger; 12 slices of higher welfare pancetta or thinly sliced streaky bacon; a small bunch of watercress, washed and drained

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This delicious scallop recipe is perfect for any barbecue; wrap your scallops in crispy pancetta and serve with lentils for a tasty and creative bbq dish.

By: Jamieoliver (via Jamieoliver)

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Cook: 45 mins

Yields: 4

Instructions

Put your lentils in a saucepan, add the garlic and sage, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the lentils are just cooked.
Drain the lentils in a colander and throw away the garlic and sage. Season with salt, pepper and a lug of extra virgin olive oil.

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