Nibblous | laksa-style scallops with sweet chilli sauce

Ingredients

• 3 limes, zested and halved
• 11 oz. peeled shrimp, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2-3 fresh red chillies, deseeded
• 3 cloves of garlic
• A large thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, peeled
• A large handful of fresh coriander, leaves picked, stalks reserved
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• A small handful of kaffir lime leaves
• Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
• 2 14 oz. cans of unsweetened coconut milk
• 2/3 cup chicken stock
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 7 oz. noodles or rice
• 12 scallops
• Optional: 4 finely sliced spring onions or 1 bunch of mustard cress, chopped