“I’m a huge fresh mint fan. I love it in savory foods,” says Bobby.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 50 min |
| Prep: | 30 min |
| Inactive: | 10 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 50 min |
| Prep: | 30 min |
| Inactive: | 10 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- Touch of clover honey
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 12 large sea scallops, patted dry
- Canola oil, for brushing
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
- Chopped fresh mint and parsley, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Make the vinaigrette: Blanch the peas in boiling salted water until tender, 1 to 2 minutes, then shock them in an ice bath until chilled; drain. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the peas, mint and parsley and toss. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Cook the scallops: Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Brush the scallops on both sides with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the sugar over 1 side of the scallops and let them sit for 2 minutes to slightly dissolve the sugar. Place the scallops sugar-side down on the grill and cook until golden brown and caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
- Serve 3 scallops per plate and spoon the peas and vinaigrette over and around the scallops. Top each with some chopped mint and parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 273 |
| Total Fat | 17 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Cholesterol | 29 mg |
| Sodium | 553 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 273 |
| Total Fat | 17 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Cholesterol | 29 mg |
| Sodium | 553 mg |