Seared Scallops

Fresh scallops always go well with whisky. Grilled or seared with the minimum of fuss, they are delicious simply with a squeeze of lime or lemon, but you can also add garlic and chillies, wine and cream, spices and herbs – all of which can be chosen according to whichever whisky you are drinking. For this recipe, I have marinated juicy, plump scallops Japanese-style in ginger and mirin with an umami hit of fermented soy, seared them with a splash of whisky – a peaty one works well – and fin