Pan-Seared Diver Scallops on a Pool of White Bean a

Name: Pan-Seared Diver Scallops on a Pool of White Bean and Truffle Puree, Shaved Truffles and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound white beans; 3 cups whole milk; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 bouquet garni; Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup heavy cream; Drizzle of truffle oil; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup minced onions; 1/2 pound assorted Exotic mushrooms, sliced; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 cups of dark stock reduction or mushroom jus; 12 Diver scallops, cleaned; 2 cups whole spinach, washed and stemmed; 3 black truffles; 2 -ounce piece of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 pound white beans
3 cups whole milk
2 cups chicken stock
1 bouquet garni
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
Drizzle of truffle oil
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup minced onions
1/2 pound assorted Exotic mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 cups of dark stock reduction or mushroom jus
12 Diver scallops, cleaned
2 cups whole spinach, washed and stemmed
3 black truffles
2 -ounce piece of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1
Preheat the fryer.
2
In a saucepan, combine the beans, milk, stock and bouquet garni.
3
Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
4
Cook the beans for about 2 hours, or until fork tender.
5
Using a hand-held blender, puree the mixture until smooth.
6
Stir in the cream.
7
Drizzle in the truffle oil to taste.
8
Reseason with salt and pepper.
9
In a saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
10
When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 1 minute.
11
Add the mushrooms and continue to saute for 2 minutes.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Add the garlic and stock reduction.
14
Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
15
Simmer the sauce for about 3 to 4 minutes, Reseason with salt and pepper if needed.
16
Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
17
In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil.
18
When the oil is hot, add the scallops and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
19
Fry the spinach in the hot oil for 30 seconds or until crispy.
20
Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate.
21
Season with salt and pepper.
22
To assemble, make a small pool of the bean puree in the center of each plate.
23
Lay the two seared scallops directly on top of the puree.
24
Spoon the mushroom mixture over the scallop.
25
Garnish with the fried spinach, shaved black truffles and cheese.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound white beans, 3 cups whole milk, 2 cups chicken stock, 1 bouquet garni, and more.

Yes, Pan-Seared Diver Scallops on a Pool of White Bean and Truffle Puree, Shaved Truffles and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese 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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Pan-Seared Diver Scallops on a Pool of White Bean and Truffle Puree, Shaved Truffles and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese

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