SEARED SCALLOPS WITH POLENTA AND AVOCADO CREAM

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This seared scallops with polenta is a really impressive dish. It's beautiful but simple and a wonderful dinner party entree. If you can find them, peppadew peppers add a bit of zing, but if you can't, roasted red peppers will work just fine. Shrimp can also be substituted for the scallops, if you prefer. -Katie Pelczar, West Hartford, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup fresh corn or frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
1/4 to 1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
8 sea scallops (about 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in half the butter until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add corn and peppers; cook 4-5 minutes longer. Stir in broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan, 15-20 minutes. Stir in cheese. Remove from heat; set aside and keep warm., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the avocado, 1/4 cup water, cream and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth, 30 seconds. Add additional water as needed to reach desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Sprinkle scallops with remaining salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute scallops in remaining butter until firm and opaque, 1-2 minutes per side. Serve with polenta and avocado cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Umodzi Park
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Amazing!


Jeanette Scheepers
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These scallops were very good. Will make again.


Savannah Marshall
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish.


Sofia Mohammed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful.


Baloch Hot
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the polenta is creamy and delicious. I've also tried making the dish with different vegetables, such as asparagus and zucchini, and it's alwa


Shiku Ndirangu
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the scallops and the polenta. The avocado cream was a bit too rich for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


Amakali Shikongo
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These scallops were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the avocado cream was a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


jafar Jutt
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish.


Husnain Husnain
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful.


Herold Kasingo
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the polenta is creamy and delicious. I've also tried making the dish with different vegetables, such as asparagus and zucchini, and it's alwa


Puspa Saud
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the scallops and the polenta. The avocado cream was a bit too rich for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


Dieynaba Niokane
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These scallops were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the avocado cream was a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.


syed lion
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish.


Raz Muhammad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful.


iDreamify
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the polenta is creamy and delicious. I've also tried making the dish with different vegetables, such as asparagus and zucchini, and it's alwa


Rehmat Mobile
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the scallops and the polenta. The avocado cream was a bit too rich for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


Cvxz Zxvc
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These scallops were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the avocado cream was a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this dish again.