Pan Seared Scallops with Sweet Pea Puree
This elegant dish features perfectly seared scallops on a bed of sweet pea puree. It's a restaurant-quality meal that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Fresh mint leaves - 1/4 cup
- Chicken broth - 1/2 cup
- Frozen peas - 2 cups
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Scallops - 12 large
Let's Get Started
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the peas and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the pea mixture to a blender. Add the mint leaves and lemon juice and blend until smooth.
- To serve, spoon the pea puree onto plates. Top with the seared scallops.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g
