Seared Scallops with Smoky Corn Puree
A delicious dish featuring perfectly seared scallops served over a creamy smoky sweet corn puree.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large scallops
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add corn, smoked paprika, and broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Blend the corn mixture until smooth.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Plate the puree and top with scallops.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen corn.
- Ensure scallops are dry for a good sear.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 scallops with puree
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg