Scallops with pea & mint purèe

Scallops with pea & mint purèe

This makes a really quick but impressive looking starter. The pea purée is quite soft, so it doubles up as a sauce

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 20 mins

Method

  1. Put the peas, 25g butter and stock in a pan and season well. Simmer for about 3-4 minutes (you want the peas to stay bright green) then put in a food processor or blender with the mint and whizz to a purée. Put back in the pan and keep warm.
  2. Season the scallops with a little cumin and salt. Heat a non-stick frying pan to very hot with a little oil and butter. Sear the scallops for about 1 minute each side (you want a nice caramelised colour on them). Serve 3 scallops per person on a bed of the pea purée with a few leaves dressed with balsamic.
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This makes a really quick but impressive looking starter. The pea purée is quite soft, so it doubles up as a sauce.

Per serving

201 kcalories, protein 21.8g, carbohydrate 6.3g, fat 10.1 g, saturated fat 4.6g, fibre 3.2g, salt 0.76 g

Recipe from olive magazine, February 2007.

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  • 13 September 2011

    YumYum rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Wonderful!!! I used a little less liquid but opted for the pulse action on the processor which gave me more control and it was perfect. Also made this before my dinner party and heated up when needed and it was fine. A definite winner!

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    29 October 2011

    Gem rated and commented on this recipe

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    We had this last Christmas Day as a starter and everyone loved it. So simle, ready in minutes and tasted fab!

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  • 12 February 2012

    Kay Pearson rated and commented on this recipe

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    Made this for a valentines starter it was beautiful and looked really good. Partner really enjoyed it.

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  • 02 May 2012

    Dragon rated and commented on this recipe

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    Perfect for dinner party. Impressive and easy to prepare. My guests loved it!

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  • 17 May 2012

    Laura rated and commented on this recipe

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    We love this dish in our house. We use the pea puree to go with lots of other things like smoked cod and salmon fillets too. The sweetness of the peas really compliments the flavour of the scallops. I definitely don't use all of the 100ml of stock. I would say add a little, and if needed to, then add more, because hard to rectify if you add too much.

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  • 07 June 2012

    DavidHarlem commented on this recipe

    The first time I had this combination was at Kensington Place Restaurant years ago (it's no longer on the menu) it was delicious. I've been recreating it since I returned to the states. If the scallops are fresh, dry, sea scallops you'll love this recipe whether or not you're a fish lover or not, and except for a bit of butter it's very healthy.

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  • 18 October 2012

    WSharpe commented on this recipe

    Quick, Simple and very very tasty.... A must do in any household!! YUM!!!

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  • 31 December 2012

    Devon Bird rated and commented on this recipe

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    Wonderful - loved it! And so very easy

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  • 28 April 2013

    Sophie Johns commented on this recipe

    Amazingly easy I didn't have any leaves but drizzled plate with balsamic glaze before I added pea mixture and it was gorgeous also just used a stock cube with 100 ml of water

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 250g frozen peas
  • butter
  • chicken stock fresh, cube or concentrate, made up to 100ml
  • a small bunch of mint , roughly chopped
  • 12 scallops
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • sunflower oil
  • winter salad leaves, to serve
  • balsamic vinegar
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Per serving

201 kcalories, protein 21.8g, carbohydrate 6.3g, fat 10.1 g, saturated fat 4.6g, fibre 3.2g, salt 0.76 g

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