Hominy with Blistered Padron Peppers and Seared Scallops Recipe

Name: Hominy with Blistered Padron Peppers and Seared Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 shallots, minced; 1 1/4 cup hominy; 1 red bell pepper, sliced into 2-inch pieces; 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 3 ounces red cabbage, thinly sliced; 12 sea scallops; 12-16 small Padron peppers; 1 tablespoon minced chives; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, minced
1 1/4 cup hominy
1 red bell pepper, sliced into 2-inch pieces
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 ounces red cabbage, thinly sliced
12 sea scallops
12-16 small Padron peppers
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1
In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and shallots to the pan, stirring until translucent and glossy.
2
Add the hominy and red bell pepper, and toss to coat in oil.
3
Season with a couple pinches of salt and add the chicken stock.
4
Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until hominy has become tender, about 15 minutes.
5
Remove from heat, stir in lime juice, and add sliced cabbage to slightly wilt down.
6
Adjust for seasonings if necessary.
7
Keep warm and set aside.
8
In a medium saute pan over high heat, heat the oil in the pan.
9
Season the scallops with kosher salt and sear for about 3 minutes on the first side, flip, and sear another minute more on the second side.
10
Remove the scallops from the pan and reserve warm on the side.
11
Discard the scallops cooking oil and drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil.
12
When the oil is hot, toss in the Padron peppers and season with salt.
13
Cook until the skin of the peppers blisters and chars, about 3 minutes.
14
Spoon a scoop of the hominy mixture and broth into the bottom of each serving bowl, add a few scallops, and top with 3-4 Padron peppers.
15
To serve, season with flaky sea salt, minced chives and a squeeze of lemon juice.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 shallots, minced, 1 1/4 cup hominy, 1 red bell pepper, sliced into 2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Hominy with Blistered Padron Peppers and Seared 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.

Hominy with Blistered Padron Peppers and Seared Scallops

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