Pan seared sea scallops with spring pea puree

Impress any guest with this indulgent spring sea scallop dish.

Prep
12 min
Total
45 min
Serves
4

scallop pea puree 894 506

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

  1. In a small pot bring peas, mint, wine and 1 nub of butter to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes and blend until smooth. Season and let rest.
  2. Season scallops and sear with a splash of olive and a nub of butter in a cast iron pan on medium high heat. Turn when a thin crust appears about 2 minutes. Cook for another 1-2 minutes and remove and let rest.
  3. Tomatoes in garlic, olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast softy at 300 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove and collect pan juices into a salad bowl. Add chives, frisée and tomatoes.
  4. Plating … Add a heavy tablespoon of purée at 1 o clock and push downwards with the back of the spoon. Top with dresses frisée and place scallops down the opposite side. Glaze with remaining dressing.
    Special tools: food processor cast iron pan