Scallops with Lemon Grass

5 shallots, chopped
4 stalks fresh lemon grass, bruised and cut into 3cm pieces
3 cloves garlic, chopped
5cm fresh ginger, shredded
3 fresh red chillies, seeded and chopped
8 kaffir lime leaves, torn into shreds
12 scallops on shells, cleaned
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp fresh basil leaves

1. Place shallots, lemon grass, garlic, ginger, chillies and lime leaves in a small bowl and mix.
2. Add scallops, shallot mixture, lime juice, fish sauce and basil and combine. Cover and cook for 4 mins or until cooked.
3. Serve immediately with scallops in shells