Best 5 Seared Scallops With Pancetta Over Avocado And Wasabi Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Seared scallops, with their delicate sweetness, take center stage, perfectly complemented by the savory, salty notes of crispy pancetta. Nestled atop a bed of creamy avocado, each bite offers a velvety contrast to the seared exterior. A touch of wasabi adds a subtle heat that awakens your senses, while the accompanying recipes offer variations to suit your preferences. Whether you choose the classic sear or opt for a zesty marinade, these recipes ensure a delectable experience with every bite. Dive into a symphony of flavors and create a dish that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS, WASABI CAVIAR AND SEAWEED SALAD



Seared Sea Scallops, Wasabi Caviar and Seaweed Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 as appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound sea scallops
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup dry sherry wine
2 tablespoons sweet butter
1 cup finely shredded raw root vegetables, carrot, beet, turnip
2 ounces wasabi flavored caviar, (flying fish roe)
1/4 cup wakame (Japanese pickled seaweed)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the hot pan and heat 30 seconds. Add the scallops and sear 1 side until well-browned, about 3 minutes. Do not shake the pan or move the scallops until ready to turn. Using tongs turn the scallops to brown the second side. Cook an additional 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and add the shallots to the still hot pan. Return to the heat and cook for 30 seconds before adding the sherry. When the sherry begins to boil swirl in the butter. Do not let the butter boil or separate.
  • Toss the vegetables with the remaining olive oil. Make a small mound of vegetables in the center of a plate, place 3 small mounds of pickled seaweed around the perimeter and place a scallop on each mound of seaweed. Top the scallop with wasabi caviar, spoon some sherry butter over the top and serve.

SEARED TUNA WITH TEMPURA AVOCADO AND WASABI SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon pepper
4 (4 ounce) pieces sushi grade tuna
Vegetable oil
1 pineapple, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 avocado, peeled and sliced
1 cup flour, sifted
1 egg
1 cup cold water
1-ounce wasabi
6 ounces heavy cream
Salt and pepper
Seaweed

Steps:

  • Preheat a fryer to 360 degrees F. Begin by mixing the cumin and pepper in a small bowl. Dip and coat each tuna steak in the cumin mixture. In a hot skillet coated with oil, sear each tuna steak for approximately 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside. The tuna should still be pink.
  • In a hot wok or skillet, saute the diced pineapple and red bell pepper for 2 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside.
  • Prepare the tempura batter right before you are ready to fry. The avocados should be peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices. To make the batter, mix the flour, egg, and cold water together until all of the ingredients have combined. Dip each avocado piece into the batter and fry until golden, approximately 1 minute. Remove the fried avocado pieces and season.
  • To make the wasabi sauce, combine the wasabi paste and heavy cream in a small saucepot. Bring the sauce to a boil and let reduce. Once the sauce has reduced you are ready to serve.
  • To serve this dish, place the avocado tempura in the center of each plate. Top with tuna and surround with the seaweed. Add a spoonful of the pineapple and peppers, and drizzle some of the wasabi sauce around the plate.

WASABI CRUSTED SCALLOPS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup minced shallot
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 cup plum wine or dry sherry
2 cups lobster stock, fish stock, or chicken stock
20 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons sweet chile sauce*
3 cups mango puree, or 5 very ripe mangos peeled and pureed
2 limes, juiced
Kosher salt
1/4 cup whole mustard seeds
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
3 cups wasabi peas*
Wasabi powder
Kosher salt
12 large sea scallops
Vegetable oil, for searing

Steps:

  • To make the coulis: Heat the canola oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add the shallots, ginger, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently until the shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sesame oil, plum wine, lobster stock, coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, and simmer until the flavors blend and the mixture reduces by about one-quarter, about 8 minutes. Add the mango puree and season with lime juice and salt. Simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes then strain and set aside in a warm place.
  • To make the crust: In a spice grinder or mortar, grind the mustard and coriander seeds with the peppercorns and wasabi peas. Adjust the seasoning with wasabi powder and salt.
  • Shortly before serving roll the scallops in the crust. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook until they begin to crisp then flip. Cook the scallops until they are crisp on all sides. Spoon the scallops onto warm plates. Spoon coulis around the scallops and serve.

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.

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS



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Seared on the outside with a light crust and tender on the inside. You may vary the amounts of all seasonings to suit your taste.

Provided by CHRISADAMS

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons lemon pepper
16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, oregano, thyme and lemon pepper. Roll scallops in flour mixture until lightly coated on all sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet or frying pan over high heat. Add 4 scallops to the pan and sear on all sides (about 2 minutes for each side). After turning scallops, add 1 tablespoon parsley and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Remove scallops from pan and place on a plate in the oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Repeat until remaining scallops are cooked, tossing each batch with parsley and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1250.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality scallops, pancetta, avocado, and wasabi are essential for achieving the best flavor in this dish. Look for bright orange scallops with a firm texture, crispy pancetta, ripe avocados, and fresh wasabi.
  • Sear the scallops properly: To get perfectly seared scallops, make sure your pan is hot enough before adding the scallops. Sear them for about 2 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through but still slightly translucent in the center.
  • Use good quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this recipe, as it will add a delicious flavor to the scallops and pancetta.
  • Make sure the avocado is ripe: A ripe avocado will be creamy and have a slight give when pressed. If the avocado is too hard, it will not be as flavorful.
  • Use fresh wasabi: Fresh wasabi has a much more intense flavor than prepared wasabi, so it is worth seeking out if you can find it. If you can't find fresh wasabi, you can use prepared wasabi, but be sure to use a high-quality brand.

Conclusion:

Seared scallops with pancetta over avocado and wasabi is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of savory scallops, crispy pancetta, creamy avocado, and spicy wasabi is sure to impress your guests. With a little planning and effort, you can easily create this dish at home.

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