Directions for: Seared Scallops with Ginger Carrot Pure and Apricot Caper Salsa
Ingredients
Ginger Carrot Pure3 large carrots, quartered
1 yellow onion, halved and peeled
1 Tbsp olive oil
cup chicken stock
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 tsp grainy Dijon mustard
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp salt
tsp ground black pepper
Apricot Caper Salsa1 fresh apricot, stoned and minced
1 shallot, minced
1 Tbsp capers, minced
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice
tsp salt
Scallops1 Tbsp camelina oil
6 scallops
Directions
Ginger Carrot Pure1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Place carrots and onions on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Roast in oven for 20 minutes.
4. Once carrots and onions are done roasting, transfer to blender along with remaining ingredients and pure until very smooth.
5. Pour into a medium pot and keep warm on stove until ready to serve.
Apricot Caper Salsa1. Place all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.
2. Cover and set aside until ready to serve.
Scallops1. Heat oil in a pan on medium-high heat until very hot.
2. Sear scallops on both sides until a golden crust forms, approximately 1 minutes per side.
3. To plate, spoon some of the carrot pure onto a plate, place 3 scallops on top of pure and top with apricot caper salsa.
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