Seared Scallops With Smoky Sweet Corn Puree Recipe

Name: Seared Scallops With Smoky Sweet Corn Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slice bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 bunches scallions, white and light green part only, chopped; 3 ears corn, blanched or grilled, kernels removed; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon Salt and black pepper to taste; 8 pieces sea scallops, patted dry; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

4 slice bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1 bunches scallions, white and light green part only, chopped
3 ears corn, blanched or grilled, kernels removed
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon Salt and black pepper to taste
8 pieces sea scallops, patted dry
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the bacon then reduce heat to medium and cook until just crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Transfer bacon grease to a small bowl. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel.
3
Heat butter and 1 tablespoon bacon grease in the skillet.
4
Add the scallions and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes
5
Add the corn kernels, cream cheese and half-and-half or cream. Continue cooking over medium heat or until cream cheese is smooth. Season to taste with cayenne, salt and black pepper.
6
Transfer half of the corn mixture to a food processor or blender. Process until almost smooth. Return to skillet, stir and keep warm.
7
In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon bacon grease over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt, black pepper and smoked paprika. Cook 2-3 minutes per side or until medium doneness.
8
Stir chopped chives and half of cooked bacon into corn puree.

454

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slice bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 bunches scallions, white and light green part only, chopped, 3 ears corn, blanched or grilled, kernels removed, and more.

Yes, Seared Scallops With Smoky Sweet Corn Puree 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 Smoky Sweet Corn Puree

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