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Pan-Seared Scallops with Sweet Pea Puree

Golden pan-seared scallops served over a silky sweet pea puree for an elegant restaurant-style seafood dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Contemporary, Seafood
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Scallops
  • 1 lb sea scallops patted dry
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Sweet Pea Puree
  • 2 cups sweet peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream optional

Equipment

  • Skillet or cast iron pan
  • Blender or food processor
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Boil peas for 2 minutes until bright green and tender.
  2. Sauté garlic in olive oil and butter until fragrant.
  3. Blend peas, garlic mixture, broth, cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Sear scallops 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
  7. Add butter and baste scallops while finishing cooking.
  8. Serve scallops over pea puree and garnish as desired.

Notes

Use dry-packed scallops for the best sear and flavor.