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Seared Scallops with Beurre Blanc and Pesto Pea Puree

bakedbree
5 from 1 vote

Ingredients
  

Beurre Blanc

  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 cup butter cut into slices
  • Salt and pepper

Pesto Pea Puree

  • 1 bag frozen peas
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and crushed
  • 3 Tablespoons pesto
  • 2 Tablespoons Parmesan
  • salt and pepper

Seared Scallops

  • Scallops
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • To make the beurre blanc, add the shallots, vinegar, and wine to a saucepan.
  • Simmer over medium heat until it is reduced by more than half, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cream.
  • Add the butter chunks to the pan all at once.
  • Turn the heat to high and whisk while moving the pan until it has completely melted.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Strain out the shallots.
  • To make the pea puree, boil 2 cups of water and add the garlic clove. Cook the peas until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove garlic clove. Add to the blender with pesto, salt, and pepper. Pulse until you get a consistency you like. Use a little of the cooking water to thin if necessary. Remove from the blender and mix in Parmesan.
  • To sear the scallops, pat the scallops dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a saute pan over high heat. Add butter and oil. Place scallops in the pan.
  • Leave them alone for about a minute and a half on each side, they will develop a golden crust.
  • To plate, add pea puree to a plate. Top with scallops and pour  beurre blanc on top. (Beurre blanc recipe from Saveur.)
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