Sustainable Scallops with Pea Puree: A Culinary Delight!
A delicious and environmentally friendly dish featuring perfectly seared scallops served with a smooth pea puree.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Blending
- Cuisine: Contemporary
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 sustainable scallops
- 2 cups fresh peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cooking the peas in boiling water for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Drain the peas and transfer them to a blender. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper, then blend until smooth.
- In a skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
- Once the butter is hot, add the scallops and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Plate the pea puree and top with the seared scallops.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure scallops are sourced sustainably for environmental benefits.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal taste.
- For a creamier puree, a splash of cream can be added.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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