Caramelized Diver Scallops Recipe

Name: Caramelized Diver Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, in all; 1 cup fresh corn kernels; 1/3 cup finely chopped onions; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 cup small diced red peppers; 1 head frisee; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1/4 cup water; 12 diver scallops, removed from the shell, (use very large scallops if divers are not available; Salt and pepper; 1 cup sugar (in a pie tin); 1 cup pureed truffle cream of corn, hot (cook 1 cup of fresh corn down with cream, salt and pepper, puree and finish with truffle oil); 1 black truffle; 3 long chives; 2 tablespoon chopped chives; Essence, recipe follows; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, in all
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/3 cup finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup small diced red peppers
1 head frisee
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 cup water
12 diver scallops, removed from the shell, (use very large scallops if divers are not available
Salt and pepper
1 cup sugar (in a pie tin)
1 cup pureed truffle cream of corn, hot (cook 1 cup of fresh corn down with cream, salt and pepper, puree and finish with truffle oil)
1 black truffle
3 long chives
2 tablespoon chopped chives
Essence, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
2
When the oil is hot, saute the corn, onions, garlic, and peppers for 3 minutes.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Add the frisee, parsley and water.
5
Cook to wilt the frisee, about 2 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat.
7
Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
8
Dredge the scallops in the sugar.
9
In a saute pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
10
When the pan is smoking hot, caramelize the scallops for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
11
Remove from the heat.
12
Spoon the sauce on the bottom of the plate.
13
Mound the salad in the center of the sauce.
14
Arrange the scallops around the salad.
15
Garnish with shaved Truffle, long chives, chopped chives and Essence.
16
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, in all, 1 cup fresh corn kernels, 1/3 cup finely chopped onions, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Diver Scallops falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caramelized Diver Scallops

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