From time to time Hub-UK gets approached by or on behalf of a commercial web site to provide a link. Most requests are turned away but occassionally when they are worthwhile sites, and have something to contribute to the enjoyment of good food, it is a different matter. Just such a site is Tonn Ruairi.

Tonn Ruairi is a small family company based on the Co Down coast in Northern Ireland, specialising in Crab products and other gourmet seafood from the pollution free water of Dundrum Bay. They offer a wide variety of the finest quality seafood, delivered to your door <click here>

There are a large number of crab recipes on Hub-UK and sourcing good quality crab is a problem for a lot of people. No more excuses. You can order via the Tonn Ruairi web site <click here> and they will deliver a selection of delicious Irish seafood straight to your door. Quality before quantity has always been their priority and after several years of supplying the UK market with gourmet seafood, both fresh and frozen, they are confident that their white crabmeat and peeled crab claws will bear examination by the most discerning customer.

Ingredients

For the scallops:
4 Tonn Ruairi scallops
15ml / 1tbsp olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the pasta:
125g / 4oz fresh egg tagliatelle
30ml / 2tbsp double cream
50g / 2oz baby spinach
salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the herb oil:
30g / 2tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
15g / 1tbsp snipped fresh chives
45ml / 3tbsp olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

• Cook the pasta as per packet instructions.

• Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix all the herb oil ingredients together and set aside until required.

• Drain the pasta and return it to the pan over a gentle heat.

• Stir in the cream and season.

• Fold in the spinach until wilted.

• To cook the scallops, heat the oil in a small frying pan.

• Pan-fry the scallops for 1 - 2 minutes on both sides until cooked through and golden. Season.

• Serve the pasta in small bowls or clean scallop shells topped with scallops and drizzled with herb oil.

Serves 2

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