Seared Scallops with Caper, Shiitake and Green Onion Relish

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 9 hr 5 min
Active: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Level: Intermediate
Total: 9 hr 5 min
Active: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

  1. 1 ounce shiitakes, sliced
  2. 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
  3. 1 tablespoon minced mixed olives
  4. 1 teaspoon thinly sliced shallots
  5. 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  6. 1/3 teaspoon chopped capers
  7. 1/3 teaspoon minced garlic
  8. 1/3 teaspoon red pepper chile flakes
  9. 1/3 teaspoon mirin
  10. 1/3 teaspoon sesame oil
  11. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  12. 6 ounces scallops (U/10 or 16/20), cleaned
  13. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  14. 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  15. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  16. 2 tablespoons alfalfa or broccoli sprouts
  17. 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
  18. 1/3 teaspoon lemon
  19. 1/3 teaspoon olive oil
  20. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. For the caper, shiitake and green onion relish: Combine the shiitakes, green onions, olives, shallots, soy sauce, capers, garlic, chile flakes, mirin and sesame oil in a bowl and refrigerate overnight.
  2. When you are ready to cook, remove the relish from the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. For the seared scallops: Score the scallops on one side with 4 small cuts in a hashtag pattern (#). Place the scallops on a towel and dry both sides.
  4. Heat the grapeseed oil in a skillet over high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and sear for 1 minute per side.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the butter and baste the scallops to finish cooking, 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Place the relish on a plate and arrange the scallops around it.
  7. For the salad: Combine the alfalfa sprouts, green onions, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl. Add salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  8. Place the salad in the center of the scallops. Serve immediately

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 1 servings
Calories 407
Total Fat 30 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 23 g
Cholesterol 71 mg
Sodium 1050 mg
Serving Size 1 of 1 servings
Calories 407
Total Fat 30 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 23 g
Cholesterol 71 mg
Sodium 1050 mg

 

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