Seared Scallops with Corn Recipe

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 400g of frozen corn, 350g of milk, 150g of cream, and a pinch of salt to a saucepan.
  2. 2Simmer for 30 minutes until very tender.
  3. 3Blitz the mixture on high speed until smooth.
  4. 4Pass the corn puree through a sieve.
  5. 5Keep the corn puree warm.
  6. 6Boil corn on the cob for 3-5 minutes.
  7. 7Cool down the corn.
  8. 8Cut the corn off the cob.
  9. 9Blowtorch the corn kernels.
  10. 10Chop the shallots.
  11. 11Add the blowtorched corn, chopped shallots, cubed piquillo pepper, chopped cilantro, salt, and lime juice to a bowl.
  12. 12Mix the corn salsa ingredients.
  13. 13Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
  14. 14Sear the scallops in a pan with oil.
  15. 15Flip the scallops to cook evenly.
  16. 16Add butter to the pan and baste the scallops.
  17. 17Spoon the corn puree onto a plate.
  18. 18Arrange the seared scallops on top of the corn puree.
  19. 19Add the corn salsa on top of and around the scallops.
  20. 20Garnish with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 400 g frozen corn
  • 350 g milk
  • 150 g cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • piquillo pepper
  • shallots
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • 5 scallops
  • oil
  • butter

Equipment

panblendersievecutting boardknifeblowtorchbowlplate