Best 6 Scallops With Cauliflower Puree Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Scallops with Cauliflower Purée recipe. This dish is sure to impress with its exquisite combination of textures and tastes. Savor the tender, succulent scallops, perfectly seared to retain their inherent sweetness, complemented by the velvety-smooth cauliflower purée that adds a touch of richness and depth. As you delve deeper into this culinary journey, discover two additional variations that elevate the dish to new heights. The Pan-Seared Scallops with Brown Butter and Capers recipe offers a classic combination of nutty brown butter and briny capers, while the Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce recipe presents a vibrant burst of citrus that cuts through the richness of the scallops. Each recipe is carefully crafted to showcase the versatility of this versatile seafood, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

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SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CAULIFLOWER PUREE WITH WALNUT BUTTER



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Easy Fine Dining! These Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree are perfect for a Valentine's dinner or a romantic date night at home. It looks sensational but really is so simple to make, plus it is naturally gluten free, low carb and Keto friendly. You can serve it as a main course or an appetizer, plus the cauliflower puree can be made in advance! Treat someone you love this Valentine's Day with a restaurant style seared scallop dinner!

Provided by Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups chopped cauliflower
3 cup vegetable stock
1 tbsp butter
6 dry scallops (- see note 1)
1 tbsp olive oil
salt
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp walnut pieces
1 1/2 tsp pomegranate arils/seeds - optional
fresh oregano/parsley - for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the cauliflower and the vegetable stock in a sauce pan then bring to a simmer and cook for 8-12 minutes until the cauliflower is soft.
  • Drain the cauliflower well, reserving the cooking liquid.
  • Puree the cauliflower using either a handheld immersion blender, food processor or blender. Adding in a little cooking liquid until you have a constancy that you like.
  • Season to taste and either divide it up between two covered plates or set aside until needed. (see note 2)
  • First ensure the scallops are dry by patting them with paper towel to remove any moisture. Then leave them to sit on a sheet of paper towel.
  • Place a heavy non-stick fry pan over a medium high heat and add the oil. Let the oil get smoking hot.
  • Season the scallops lightly with salt. Then carefully and quickly add the scallops to the fry pan. Do them individually starting at 12 o'clock and working around the outside of the pan.
  • Cook the scallops for 90 seconds on one side.
  • Turn the heat off under the pan and add the butter and walnuts to the fry pan.
  • Use tongs to gently turn each scallop over into the sizzling butter, again starting at 12 o'clock and working around in the same order you added the scallops. (see note 3)
  • Once the butter has stopped sizzling, add 3 scallops to each plate and spoon over the walnut butter.
  • Garnish with pomegranate arils and chopped oregano/parsley.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 1836 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

PAN-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH CAULIFLOWER VANILLA PURéE



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Vanilla pairs beautifully with the creamy mellow flavour of cauliflower and the sweetness of caramelised scallops

Provided by Maria Elia

Categories     Dinner, Starter

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

140g cauliflower , cut into small florets
150ml milk
½ vanilla pod , seeds scraped out
2 knobs of unsalted butter
4 slices pancetta
drizzle maple syrup
50g fresh porcini or chestnut mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
6 scallops , with or without roe, it's up to you
a few chives , snipped, to serve

Steps:

  • Put the cauliflower, milk, vanilla pod and its seeds into a small saucepan with a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer for 10 mins until the cauliflower is tender. Drain the cauliflower, reserving the milk and discarding the vanilla pod. Whizz the cauliflower until smooth in a food processor, adding a knob of butter, seasoning and enough reserved milk to make a nice, smooth consistency. This can be made up to a day ahead, then reheated in a pan or microwave.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cover a baking tray with a sheet of baking paper, lay the pancetta on top and cook for 8-10 mins until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper, drizzle with maple syrup and set aside until serving. 3 Fry the porcini in half the olive oil in a hot pan for about 4 mins until starting to brown. Keep warm.
  • Heat the remaining oil and butter in a frying pan and season the scallops. Fry the scallops for 1-1½ mins on each side over a high heat until caramelised. To assemble, spoon the purée onto plates, top with porcini, scallops and pancetta, then sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1.12 milligram of sodium

SCALLOPS WITH CAULIFLOWER AND POTATO PUREE



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I heard about this recipe from my cousin who got it from her newspaper, originally from 'Cooking Light'. She made it and said it was delicious. I haven't made it yet because scallops are too pricey for my pocketbook right now. According to my cousin and the reviews I read, this is much easier to make than it looks. The picture of the recipe shows tarragon veggies as a side, that's the way the recipe read in her newspaper, and makes for a very pretty presentation. so I've also included that recipe here. This recipe did not specify fresh or dried tarragon. Since it only calls for 1 tsp, I assumed it would be dried, but then it says 'chopped' and one does not need to chop dried tarragon. If you don't have fresh tarragon, I'd start with just a pinch of dried and taste from there. I'm posting it here for safe-keeping.

Provided by arroz241_11561377

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups cauliflower, chopped
1 cup yukon gold potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup water
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 cup sugar snap pea
1/3 cup water
1 cup carrot, matchstcks
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon tarragon, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • For the cauliflower / potato puree: Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil,in a saucepan, cover, reduce heat and simmer 6 minute or until potato is tender.
  • Remove from heat, uncover and let stand 10 minute Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over high heat, add oil, swirl around pan to coat. Pat scallops dry, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp of the salt, and all of the black pepper, and 1/4 tsp of the red pepper.Sear scallops and cook until done, remove from pan. Drain 1/2 of the water from cauliflower / potato mixture, pour into blender, add remainder of salt, and red pepper,and blend until smooth. Divide among plates, and top with about 4 scallops each. Equally divide and place tarragon veggies on the side.
  • For the Tarragon Vegetables:
  • Place sugar snap peas and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cook 2 minutes. Add carrots and butter, cover and cook another 2 minutes, Stir in tarragon, mustard, vinegar and salt. Serve as a side dish.
  • Note: According to 'Cookin Light', the yield is about 1/2 cup of puree and 4 scallops per person for 4 servings, and also 4 servings for the veggies. Also, the recipe didn't specify exactly where to put the red pepper, so I divided it, but you may put it where-ever you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 56.1, Sodium 1276.2, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 24.1

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CAULIFLOWER PUREE



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This recipe is from Cooking Light magazine and I am posting it so that I can keep it in one of my cookbooks rather than lose the recipe after I've torn it out of the magazine! This is soooo fantastic! Easy to make if you are in a hurry and fancy enough to serve to company.

Provided by DebS 2

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cauliflower, chopped
1 cup potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup water
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 scallops, 10-20 count size
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a saucepan; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add oil, swirl to coat. Pat scallops dry with paper towels; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Add scallops to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side.
  • Pour cauliflower mixture in a blender. Add 1/2 t salt, butter and cayenne. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth.
  • Serve scallops over puree.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.7, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 37.3, Sodium 1117.4, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 12.2

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CHORIZO & CAULIFLOWER PUREE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Seared Scallops with Chorizo & Cauliflower Puree Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by shethinksshecancook

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 Fresh Sea Scallops, without roe
1 Chorizo, (approx. 120g) finely diced
1/2 Head Cauliflower, finely chopped
2 Golden Shallots, finely chopped
3 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1 Apple, peeled, cored, chopped
50 g Unsalted Butter
100 ml Chicken Stock
75 ml Double Cream
1-2 tbsp Hazelnut Meal
Truffle Oil (optional)
Sea Salt
Micro Sage

Steps:

  • Begin the puree by melting the butter in a small sauce pan. Add the onion and shallot, sauté for a few minutes. Next add the apple and cauliflower and sweat off for a further 5 minutes until slightly softened. Add the chicken stock, cover, and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. In the mean time make the chorizo dust by adding the finely chopped sausage to a hot non-stick fry pan. When the fat has started to render off, turn the heat down and let them sizzle away until darkened and crispy. Drain on absorbent paper towel and cool, before transferring to a food processor (or pestle and mortar) and pulsing until resembling fine crumbs. When the cauliflower is tender, allow to cool before transferring pot's contents into the jug of a blender. Cover, and puree on high, then low for 1-2 minutes, until smooth. With the motor still running, add the hazelnut meal then drizzle in the oil and the cream. Return to the pot, check seasoning, and reheat. In a non-stick fry pan, heat a little butter until sizzling. Imagine the pan is a clock face and each scallop is a number. Starting at '12' place one scallop, before following with '1', '2', etc. By the time you've worked your way around, the first scallop will be ready to turn, then each one after that. It sounds like a really weird method but if you just throw them all in the pan in any old order, it's easy to forget which one hit the heat first and they can very easily over cook. The scallops take roughly 45 seconds each side and should be served with the centre still opaque. Spread a little puree onto each plate, then top with the scallops. Sprinkle over the chorizo dust, garnish with the micro sage and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality scallops: Look for bay scallops or large sea scallops that are firm and plump, with no discoloration.
  • Sear the scallops properly: Sear the scallops in a hot pan with a little oil until they are golden brown and cooked through. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming rubbery.
  • Use fresh cauliflower: Fresh cauliflower will have a brighter flavor and a more tender texture than frozen cauliflower.
  • Roast the cauliflower until it is tender: Roasting the cauliflower will help to bring out its natural sweetness and caramelize the edges.
  • Puree the cauliflower until it is smooth: Use a food processor or blender to puree the cauliflower until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Season the cauliflower puree to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a little cream or butter for a richer flavor.
  • Serve the scallops and cauliflower puree immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is prepared, while the scallops are still hot and the cauliflower puree is still warm.

Conclusion:

Scallops with cauliflower puree is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are seared until golden brown and cooked through, while the cauliflower puree is smooth and creamy. The two flavors complement each other perfectly, and the dish is sure to impress your guests.

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