SCALLOPS WITH CAULIFLOWER PUREE, PARSLEY, AND CAPERS

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Broiling showcases the tender flesh and natural butteriness of sea scallops, which are a good low-cholesterol alternative to shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups including stems)
1 shallot, coarsely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
Sea salt or coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 pound Jerusalem artichokes (about 4), scrubbed and very thinly sliced crosswise into rounds
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
1 tablespoon rinsed and coarsely chopped capers
12 sea scallops, tough muscles removed
1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Put cauliflower, shallot, stock, a pinch of salt, and 1 cup water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is soft, 15 to 18 minutes. Working in batches, puree in a food processor, filling no more than 2/3 full each time. Season with salt and pepper. Cauliflower puree can be refrigerated up to 2 days; reheat over low heat until warm, stirring occasionally.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss Jerusalem artichokes in a medium bowl with about 1 teaspoon oil and a pinch of salt, separating rounds with your fingers. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until light golden brown and crisp, 10 to 20 minutes, checking often and transferring slices to a plate as they brown. Set plate above or near oven to keep warm.
  • Stir together parsley, chives, and capers in a small bowl. Pour in remaining 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons oil, and stir. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Set relish aside.
  • Preheat broiler, with rack 6 inches from heat. Lightly brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Add scallops, and turn to coat. Toss with about 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Squeeze lemon over scallops. Broil until scallops are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Spoon 1/2 cup cauliflower puree onto each of 4 plates, and top with 3 scallops. Drizzle with relish, and sprinkle with salt. Top with Jerusalem artichoke chips; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 g, Cholesterol 15 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 293 g

Tamim Miah
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I loved this recipe! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the cauliflower puree was creamy and flavorful. The parsley and capers added a nice touch of brightness and acidity. I will definitely be making this again.


Pookie Doll
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This dish was amazing! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the cauliflower puree was so creamy and flavorful. The parsley and capers added a nice touch of brightness and acidity. I would definitely make this again.


Aashish Vai
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This was a great recipe! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the cauliflower puree was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Hass Shoban
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The cauliflower puree was really creamy and flavorful, and the parsley and capers added a nice touch of brightness. I would definitely make this again, but I might use shrimp in


A.R. Methi
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This dish was delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the cauliflower puree was creamy and flavorful. The parsley and capers added a nice touch of brightness and acidity. I would definitely make this again.


Trent Qwabe
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed. The scallops were overcooked and the cauliflower puree was bland. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Rawan Nour
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This dish was amazing! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the cauliflower puree was so creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the parsley and capers. This is definitely a recipe that I will make again and again.


Macia changwani Mavia changwani
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This dish was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would try a simpler recipe next time.


RevMax Support
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices and herbs next time.


Ren Drake
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but the flavors were all there. I think I would try it again with a lighter cauliflower puree and maybe some grilled vegetables on the side.


irene chuks
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I loved this recipe! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the cauliflower puree was creamy and flavorful. The parsley and capers added a nice touch of brightness and acidity. I will definitely be making this again.


Lakshan Max
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This dish was amazing! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the cauliflower puree was so creamy and flavorful. The parsley and capers added a nice touch of brightness and acidity. I would definitely make this again.


Jvion Kelley
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This was a great recipe! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the cauliflower puree was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


joojooo stars
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The cauliflower puree was really creamy and flavorful, and the parsley and capers added a nice touch of brightness. I would definitely make this again, but I might use shrimp in


Rashid Sukheera
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of the scallops and the cauliflower puree. I would definitely make this again.


Fortune Udochukwu
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the cauliflower puree was delicious. I would definitely try this recipe again, but I would cook the scallops for a shorter amount of time.


kuwait 125
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but the flavors were all there. I think I would try it again with a lighter cauliflower puree.


Tuhin X
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The scallops were cooked perfectly, and the cauliflower puree was creamy and flavorful. The parsley and capers added a nice touch of brightness and acidity. I will definitely be making this again!


Purity Tabby
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the scallops and the cauliflower puree. I also appreciated how easy it was to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Kushan Kavinda
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This dish was absolutely delightful! The scallops were cooked perfectly, and the cauliflower puree was creamy and flavorful. The parsley and capers added a nice touch of brightness and acidity. I will definitely be making this again!