20 creamy seared Recipes

creamy pumpkin seed dressing, champagne vinegar (or other high-quality white wine vinegar), dijon mustard, shallot, finely chopped, chopped fresh thyme leaves, egg yolks , from pasteurized eggs, pumpkin seed oil or extra-virgin olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil, ice water , if needed, sea salt , preferably gray salt, freshly ground black pepper, pumpkin seeds , toasted lightly in oven, tilapia, all-purpose flour, eggs, beaten, progresso lemon pepper panko crispy bread crumbs, tilapia fillets, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon, cut into wedges, salad, heads of butter lettuce, washed and dried well , torn, pomegranate seeds

fresh green beans, trimmed or 8 fresh green beans, torn mixed greens, quartered grape tomatoes or 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, creamy fat-free caesar salad dressing, ground cumin, salt, pepper, boneless sirloin steaks, cut 1-inch thick, lemon juice, red onion, chopped, shaved fresh parmesan cheese or 2 tsp finely shredded parmesan cheese

olive oil, head cauliflower, cut into large florets, onion, cut into large dice, butter, sugar, garlic cloves, thickly sliced, ground ginger, ground turmeric, saffron threads, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, homemade or from a carton or can, half-and-half (or whole milk), salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, garnish: 1 seared sea scallop for each bowl of soup

olive oil, white flour, low-fat milk, fresh ground black pepper, pasta (dry or fresh , any shape will work, penne, fettucine, rotini, etc.), low-fat parmesan cheese, grated, pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought in jar), boneless skinless salmon , seared and then broken with fork into chunks, chopped fresh parsley , to sprinkle on completed dish (optional)

boneless sirloin steak, trimmed (about 1 inch thick ), garlic cloves, divided, salt, divided, coarsely ground black pepper, fat-free sour cream, light mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, coarsely ground black pepper

egg noodles, frozen peas, sea scallops (about 15; tough ligament removed from side of each if attached), halved horizontally, salt, black pepper, unsalted butter, dry white wine, water, heavy cream, chopped fresh chives

bacon , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips, olive oil, fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise; 2 lb), stalks discarded and bulbs cut lengthwise into 1-inch wedges, salt, black pepper, low-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz), heavy cream, chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), garlic cloves, finely chopped, cod , scrod, or halibut fillet (about 1 inch thick), dijon mustard, garnish: fennel fronds

flat iron steaks, prepared non-creamy caesar salad dressing, unpeeled round red potatoes (about 1-1/2-inch diameter), lemon, prepared non-creamy caesar salad dressing, salt and pepper, torn romaine lettuce hearts, prepared non-creamy caesar salad dressing, shaved parmesan cheese, lemon (to garnish ) (optional)

prime rib, butter, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, red wine reduction sauce , recipe follows, grilled vegetables , recipe follows, garlic mashed potatoes , recipe follows, beef stock, red wine, mushrooms, sliced thinly, salt and pepper, squash, thinly sliced, carrots, peeled and thinly sliced, olive oil, salt and pepper, baking potatoes, milk , use judgment to create desired creaminess, butter , use judgment to create desired creaminess, garlic salt

squabs, essence , recipe follows, olive oil, julienned shallots, dark chicken reduction, dried cherries, minced garlic, unsalted butter, salt and black pepper, creamy grits , recipe follows, chopped parsley, essence , recipe follows, milk, butter, minced garlic, salt and pepper, quick grits, grated white cheddar cheese, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme

spaghetti, salt, vegetable oil or peanut oil, garlic, finely chopped, ginger root, minced or grated, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, crushed red pepper flakes, creamy peanut butter, tamari dark soy sauce , eyeball it, cooked pumpkin, tablespoonfuls mild or hot curry paste (recommended: patak s) found on international foods aisle, five-spice powder, jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, diver scallops, trimmed and patted dry, scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces, then thinly sliced lengthwise into matchsticks

asparagus, unsalted butter, shallots, minced, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, heavy cream, chicken stock, chopped spinach, fresh sea scallops or 4 oz bay scallops

egg noodles, frozen baby peas, scallop , about 15, tough ligament removed from side of each if attached, halved horizontally, salt, fresh ground pepper, unsalted butter, dry white wine, water, heavy cream, chopped fresh chives

salmon fillet, dried dill weed, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, cornstarch , for dredging (aka corn flour), extra virgin olive oil, butter, extra virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, button mushrooms, sliced, dried dill weed, dried thyme, fresh lemon juice, white wine, half-and-half or 1/2 cup light cream, xanthan gum or 1 tbsp cornstarch (used as a thickener), fresh parsley, fresh dill weed, lemon slice

poblano chiles, spinach, fresh, olive oil, garlic cloves, peeled and halved, masa harina (mexican corn flour for making tortillas), milk (more if needed), salmon, skinless fillets (snapper, halibut or your fave), salt, pepper

olive oil, minced shallots, minced garlic, brandied cherries, halved, brandy, balsamic vinegar, rich duck or chicken stock, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, cold butter, salt and freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, garlic , smashed, heavy cream, idaho potatoes, peeled and large diced, salt, divided, freshly ground white pepper, haricots verts, stem ends trimmed, water, salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, magret duck breast halves, 12 to 16 oz each, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, rosemary sprigs, for garnish

whole black peppercorns, beef tenderloin steaks, about 1-inch thick, well trimmed, garlic clove, cut in half lengthwise, salt, low sodium beef broth, reduced-fat sour cream

rioja red wine, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, white beans cooked, shallots, peeled and finely diced, heavy cream, warmed, leaves fresh sage , cut into chiffonade, salt and pepper, tuna fillets, olive oil, salt and pepper