Pan-Fried Scallops With Vanilla Cauliflower Puree

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   1. Put the cauliflower, milk and vanilla extract into a small saucepan with a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer for 10 mins until the cauliflower is tender. Drain the cauliflower, reserving the milk. Whizz the cauliflower until smooth in a food processor, adding a knob of margarine, seasoning and enough reserved milk to make a nice, smooth consistency. This can be made up to a day ahead, then reheated in a pan or microwave.

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   2. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cover a baking tray with a sheet of baking paper, lay the pancetta/bacon on top and cook for 8-10 mins until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper, drizzle with maple syrup and set aside until serving. 3 Fry the porcini in half the olive oil in a hot pan for about 4 mins until starting to brown. Keep warm.

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   3. Heat the remaining oil and margarine in a frying pan and season the scallops. Fry the scallops for 1-1 mins on each side over a high heat until caramelised. To assemble, spoon the pure onto plates, top with porcini, scallops and pancetta, then sprinkle with chives.

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   354 kcalories, protein 25g, carbohydrate 8g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 9g, fibre 2g, sugar 7g, salt 1.12g

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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