Seared Scallops with Roasted Garlic Cream Recipe

Name: Seared Scallops with Roasted Garlic Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 heads garlic, sliced horizontally; 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup cream; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pound large sea scallops, muscles removed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup celeriac, peeled and sliced thinly on a mandoline, optional; 1 cup elephant garlic, peeled and sliced thinly on a mandoline, optional; 2 tablespoons chervil; 2 tablespoons chives

Servings: persons

2 heads garlic, sliced horizontally
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound large sea scallops, muscles removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup celeriac, peeled and sliced thinly on a mandoline, optional
1 cup elephant garlic, peeled and sliced thinly on a mandoline, optional
2 tablespoons chervil
2 tablespoons chives

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Place garlic on a piece of foil and spoon 3 tablespoons of olive oil on top of cut garlic.
3
Wrap tightly to make a pouch and put directly into the oven for 30 minutes or until garlic is soft.
4
Once garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze cloves into a saucepan and add chicken stock.
5
Cook on high for 10 minutes or until stock reduces by half and add cream.
6
Using an immersion blender, puree until smooth and continue to simmer on low.
7
In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoon of butter.
8
Season scallops with salt and pepper and sear on each side for 2 minutes.
9
In the meantime, if using, heat the vegetable oil and fry the celeriac and garlic until just browned, about 1 minute.
10
Drain of excess oil and sprinkle with herbs, salt and pepper and melted butter.
11
Spoon puree onto the middle of a plate, top with scallops, garnish with celeriac and garlic chips.

1371

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 heads garlic, sliced horizontally, 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups chicken stock, 1 cup cream, and more.

Yes, Seared Scallops with Roasted Garlic 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.

Seared Scallops with Roasted Garlic Cream

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