SEARED SCALLOPS WITH PANCETTA OVER AVOCADO AND WASABI

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Seared Scallops with Pancetta over Avocado and Wasabi image

Provided by Danny Boome

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 avocados
3 teaspoons wasabi powder
1/2 lemon, juiced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 slices pancetta
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, smashed
6 large sea scallops
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced for garnish

Steps:

  • Halve the 3 avocados and remove the pits. Spoon out flesh into a food processor and add wasabi, lemon juice, salt and pepper, to taste. Process until it's a smooth consistency. Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Heat a frying pan on medium heat. Cook pancetta until crispy and fat has rendered. Remove pancetta from pan reserving the fat and add butter and garlic. Once the butter has melted add the scallops to the pan and gently sear until lightly browned. About 1 minute per side. Spoon some avocado puree on each plate, arrange pancetta on top followed by the seared scallops. Dice your red pepper finely and garnish.

rajendra lama
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I thought this dish was just okay. The scallops were a bit overcooked and the avocado and wasabi sauce was bland.


Mr Deluna
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up burning the scallops.


Alsharear Emon
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I'm not a fan of scallops, but I loved this dish. The avocado and wasabi sauce was amazing.


Susan Choquette
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This dish is perfect for a romantic dinner. The scallops are delicate and flavorful, and the avocado and wasabi sauce is a nice touch.


Ice IceQais
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I've made this dish for my family several times and they love it. It's a great way to get them to eat seafood.


Lindsay Hammond
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


New Age Imagination Productions
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I wasn't sure about the avocado and wasabi combination, but it was surprisingly good. The scallops were cooked perfectly.


Sa Ron
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I'm allergic to avocados, so I used a different sauce. The scallops were still delicious.


Kam Hill
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. The scallops are elegant and the avocado and wasabi sauce is unique and flavorful.


Khan Salman
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the scallops turned out great.


CHRISTOPHER SUMMERS
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I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the avocado and wasabi sauce was so flavorful.


Ali Rashed
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the avocado and wasabi sauce was delicious.


DEMONTYME KAOZ DA DOUBL G WIL (DEMONTYME)
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the avocado and wasabi sauce was a nice touch.


Sage Bryt
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I followed the recipe exactly and my scallops turned out perfectly. The avocado and wasabi sauce was a great addition.


Asad Khokher
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These scallops were delicious! I will definitely be making this dish again.


dora onyewuchi
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the avocado and wasabi sauce is amazing.


Khouper
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were seared to perfection and the avocado and wasabi sauce was the perfect complement.


Kahigs Teva
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the avocado and wasabi sauce was divine.


ShAtir MunDaa MunDaa
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These seared scallops were a hit with my family! The avocado and wasabi added a unique and delicious flavor profile.