Funky Scallop Thing Recipe

Name: Funky Scallop Thing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil for cooking; 6 large sea scallops; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 1 teaspoon chopped chives; 1 teaspoon chopped chervil; 1/2 cup yellow tomato puree (recipe follows); 1/2 cup red tomato puree (recipe follows); 2 sprigs chervil; Salt and pepper; 3/4 cup tomatoes diced; 2 tablespoons white wine; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil for cooking
6 large sea scallops
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon chopped chives
1 teaspoon chopped chervil
1/2 cup yellow tomato puree (recipe follows)
1/2 cup red tomato puree (recipe follows)
2 sprigs chervil
Salt and pepper
3/4 cup tomatoes diced
2 tablespoons white wine
Salt and pepper

1
Heat the oil in a medium saute pan.
2
Slice each scallop into 3 pieces, and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
3
Quickly sear the scallops on both sides.
4
Be careful not to overcook.
5
Remove and place on a plate to cool.
6
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, chives, and chervil, and season with salt and pepper.
7
Set aside.
8
Build your funky parfaits in two parfait glasses.
9
Spoon 2 tablespoons yellow puree into each glass, followed by three slices of scallop, 2 tablespoons red puree, three slices scallops, 2 tablespoons yellow puree, three scallops, 2 tablespoons red puree.
10
Top each with 1 tablespoon herb cream and garnish with the chervil sprig.
11
Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
12
In a small pan over the medium heat, cook the tomatoes and wine for 20 minutes.
13
Season to taste, cool and puree.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil for cooking, 6 large sea scallops, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 teaspoon chopped chives, and more.

Yes, Funky Scallop Thing 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.

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Funky Scallop Thing

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Variations & substitutions

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