Scallops With Green Tea Cream Recipe

Name: Scallops With Green Tea Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup creme fraiche; 1 1/4 teaspoons matcha (Japanese green tea powder), divided; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/8 teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 18 large sea scallops (about 1 3/4 pounds); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel or other sea salt; 2 tablespoons fresh chervil (optional)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup creme fraiche
1 1/4 teaspoons matcha (Japanese green tea powder), divided
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/8 teaspoon Hungarian hot paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
18 large sea scallops (about 1 3/4 pounds)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel or other sea salt
2 tablespoons fresh chervil (optional)

1
Place creme fraiche in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Add 1/2 teaspoon matcha, lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and paprika, stirring with a whisk.
2
Combine remaining 3/4 teaspoon matcha and ground ginger in a fine mesh sieve over a bowl; press ginger mixture through sieve. Sprinkle the ginger mixture evenly over scallops.
3
Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Arrange half of scallops in a single layer in pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned and desired degree of doneness. Remove scallops from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and scallops. Arrange 3 scallops and about 1 tablespoon creme fraiche mixture on each of 6 plates. Sprinkle evenly with fleur de sel and chervil, if desired.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup creme fraiche, 1 1/4 teaspoons matcha (Japanese green tea powder), divided, 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt, and more.

Yes, Scallops With Green Tea Cream 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.

Scallops With Green Tea Cream

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