Grilled Pilgrim Scallops

For centuries pilgrims have made their way to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia to visit the shrine of St James the Apostle. In the Middle Ages this route across Northern Spain was the most trodden path in Europe. The pilgrims used to wear a scallop shell, the saint’s symbol, around their neck to ward off thieves and earn the odd free meal. They must surely have eaten its contents too, as a sweet fresh scallop is a heavenly experience in itself.