Description

This scallops recipe with Golden Corn Puree offers a gourmet-feeling meal with perfectly seared scallops and a sweet, velvety corn puree. It is an easy and impressive dish perfect for a quick, family-friendly dinner.

Ingredients

1 lb large sea scallops, dry-packed
3 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
0.25 cup heavy cream
1 medium shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1.5 Tbsp high-smoke point cooking oil
2 Tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare Corn Puree: Saute shallots and garlic in 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add corn and broth, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until tender. Blend until smooth with the cream and season well.
Prepare Scallops: Pat scallops very dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Sear Scallops: Heat 1 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear scallops for 1.5-2 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
Optional Butter Basting: Add the remaining 2 Tbsp butter during the last 30 seconds of searing. Spoon the melted butter and juices over the scallops.
Assemble and Serve: Spoon the warm Golden Corn Puree onto plates. Top with the seared scallops and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

Notes

To ensure perfect scallops, avoid overcrowding the pan and always pat scallops very dry before searing. Do not overcook them; they become rubbery quickly. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and unsweetened plant milk. Consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the puree or a squeeze of lime juice to the finished scallops for extra flavor. Garnish with flaky sea salt and fresh herbs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Searing, Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 180 g)
Calories: 375 calories
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 225 mg
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 24 g
Cholesterol: 125 mg