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Pan Seared Scallops With Cauliflower and Balsamic Syrup Recipe

Pan Seared Scallops With Cauliflower and Balsamic Syrup Recipe

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Pan Seared Scallops With Cauliflower and Balsamic Syrup

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 fresh sea scallops (each 2-3 oz)
2 cups cauliflower florets
1/4 cup cream
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp toasted slivered almonds
2 tbsp capers
2 tbsp golden raisins
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar ( buy the best quality you can)
salt and pepper

Directions:

Reduce balsamic vinegar over low heat until it is the consistency of syrup, about 1/4 cup.
Keep warm.
Cook cauliflower florets for about one minute in boiling salted water, then put on ice to stop the cooking and retain color.
Reserve one cup of the florets.
Put the other cup into a saucepan, cover it with 1/4 cup of cream and cook for about 8 minutes.
Puree in a blender or push through a fine sieve and keep warm.
Put 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small sauté pan, and when heated add the scallops that have been seasoned with salt and pepper.
Cook over moderately high heat, high enough to get a nice caramelized sear, on each side for 1-3 minutes, until cooked through.
In another small sauté pan, brown 1 1/2 tablespoons butter slightly, then add the cup of florets that were not pureed.
Cook for one minute or two browning the cauliflower slightly.
Add the toasted, slivered almonds, then the capers, golden raisins and chopped parsley.
Season with salt and pepper.
In the center of a plate, put half the cauliflower puree.
Arrange the cauliflower-caper-raisin mixture on top of the puree as a bed for the scallops.
Top with half the scallops, then drizzle the plate with the reduced balsamic vinegar.
Repeat with second plate.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	390.79 Kcal (1636 kJ)
Calories from fat	224.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.94g	38%
Cholesterol	48.61mg	16%
Sodium	538.88mg	22%
Potassium	695.42mg	15%
Total Carbs	29.7g	10%
Sugars	18.27g	73%
Dietary Fiber	3.78g	15%
Protein	13.04g	26%
Vitamin C	54.8mg	91%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	111.6mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	137.41 Kcal (575 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.77g	38%
Cholesterol	17.09mg	16%
Sodium	189.49mg	22%
Potassium	244.53mg	15%
Total Carbs	10.44g	10%
Sugars	6.42g	73%
Dietary Fiber	1.33g	15%
Protein	4.59g	26%
Vitamin C	19.3mg	91%
Iron	0.6mg	10%
Calcium	39.2mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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