Curry-Dusted Scallops with Pea Purée |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Golden-brown scallops are gorgeous when framed by a bright pea purée. An infusion of curry and lime juice invigorates this dish. Ingredients:
1 (10-ounce) package frozen baby peas (not thawed) |
1/4 cup water |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
2 scallions, chopped (about 1/2 cup) |
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
2 teaspoons curry powder |
1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, tough ligament removed from side of each |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
Directions:
1. Cook peas on stovetop with water (1/4 cup) according to package directions (do not drain). Pulse in a food processor with cooking water, butter, scallions, lime juice (to taste), and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a coarse purée. Season with salt.
2. Stir together curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper on a plate. Pat scallops dry and coat all over with curry mixture.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then sauté scallops in 2 batches, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per batch. Transfer with tongs to a clean plate. Serve scallops over pea purée.
4. Per serving: 293 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 16g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 32g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data See Nutrition Data's complete analysis of this recipe ›
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