Seared Sea Scallops With Cilantro Gremolata And Pea PuréE Recipe

Name: Seared Sea Scallops With Cilantro Gremolata And Pea PuréE
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cilantro leaves finely chopped, and stems; 1 garlic clove minced; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest finely; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups peas shelled; 1 garlic clove minced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed; sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 16 sea scallops large; sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 cup cilantro leaves finely chopped, and stems
1 garlic clove minced
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest finely
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups peas shelled
1 garlic clove minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
16 sea scallops large
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1
Stir the cilantro, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside.
2
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
3
Add 1 teaspoon salt and the peas.
4
Reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender.
5
Remove from heat and drain peas, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
6
Combine peas, garlic, 1/4 cup reserved water, olive oil and lemon juice in bowl of food processor.
7
Puree until smooth.
8
Add more water as necessary to achieve desired consistency.
9
Keep warm.
10
Prepare the Sea Scallops:
11
Sprinkle sea scallops all over with salt and pepper.
12
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
13
Add scallops and cook, turning once, until brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
14
While the scallops are cooking, spoon pea puree on serving plates.
15
Top with scallops.
16
Sprinkle scallops and puree with gremolata.
17
Drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil.
18
Sprinkle with black pepper.
19
Serve immediately.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cilantro leaves finely chopped, and stems, 1 garlic clove minced, 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest finely, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and more.

Yes, Seared Sea Scallops With Cilantro Gremolata And Pea PuréE 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 Sea Scallops With Cilantro Gremolata And Pea PuréE

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