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Cooking time: 10 minutes

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Serves:

6 Fresh Scallops – we sourced our scallops from Sankeys Fishmongers in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge

200g Frozen Peas

1 Small Onion or Large Echalion Shallot finely chopped

Squeeze of Lemon

Dash of Olive Oil

10g Butter, cut into two knobs

5 Strips on Pancetta

Friends, mums and self-taught home cooks Mandy Simmonds and Anna Stanford share their family-friendly recipes on Instagram – here is their take on a romantic Valentine’s dinner

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  • pictures: David Merewether
  • styling: Mandy Simmonds & Anna Stanford

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