Scallop Carpaccio With Basil, Coriander, Mint And Lime

Make the avocado crème fraîche up to two hours in advance. Cut the avocado in half then remove the stone. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon and place in a small bowl

Add the crème fraîche and the juice of one lime, then process to a purée with a stick blender. Transfer to a bowl and cover the surface of the puree with clingfilm so no air can reach the surface

Prepare the herbs. Pick the smallest leaves from each bunch, aiming for four or five of each variety per person

Place the picked leaves in a small bowl or ramekin, cover with moist kitchen paper and refrigerate. Some of the large leaves will be used to chiffonade when plating

Slice the scallops into very thin coins and place them on a tray in the refrigerator until very cold

Once cool, plate the scallops. Spread a thin layer of the avocado crème fraîche in a small circle in the centre of each plate then overlap the scallop slices in a circle so they cover the avocado

To finish and serve, trim off the roots of the spring onions, remove any discoloured or wilted outer leaves then slice as finely as possible. Scatter these over the scallops along with the red chilli

Cut the remaining lime in half and squeeze some drops of the juice over the scallops, keeping the lime. Season the dish lightly with sea salt

Finally drizzle with a small dash of olive oil, add a last squeeze of lime juice and serve immediately