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Seared Scallops on Carrot Coconut Purée


  • Author: Lisa @ My Studio Kitchen
  • Total Time: 25 minute
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A simple preparation that looks so pretty.


Ingredients

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Scallops

  • 10 large scallops
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons white miso paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper

Carrot Coconut Purée

  • 1 pound carrots (orange or a mixture of orange, white and yellow), peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large shallot, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and carrots and cook until quite tender ( 10-12 minutes).
  2. Heat up a small skillet with 1 tablespoon oil then add shallots and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until slightly golden brown.
  3. Mix miso with a teaspoon of warm water in a small bowl, stir and set aside.
  4. Salt and pepper scallops on both sides.
  5. Heat a large skillet, after a minute, add oil and butter, when butter is melted, place scallops in pan and let brown for 3 minutes without moving. Add the miso then Flip scallops over and cook 2-3 more minutes until nicely browned.
  6. When carrots are done, strain and place into a food processor or blender along with shallots, coconut milk and Sriracha and blend until very smooth, about a minute.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add additional Sriracha, salt and pepper.
  8. Serve scallops on top of carrot coconut purée.

Additional sauce

  1. 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  2. 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha
  3. 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  4. Mix ingredients in a small bowl and place a dollop on top of each scallop.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Healthy
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