Scallops with Green Goddess Pea Puree
6
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 2 • Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
Water
2 cup(s)
Frozen green peas
1 cup(s)
Pancetta
1 oz, diced
Reduced calorie mayonnaise
2 tbsp(s)
Whole buttermilk
¼ cup(s)
Chives
¼ cup(s)
Fresh parsley
¼ cup(s)
Fresh tarragon
1 tbsp(s)
Fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp(s), chopped
Table salt
1 pinch(es)
Black pepper
1 pinch(es)
Fresh lemon juice
2 tsp(s)
Garlic
1 clove(s), large
Olive oil
2 tsp(s)
Uncooked scallops
6 oz, 6 large scallops, thawed
Instructions
1
Boil 2 cups water with pinch salt – cook peas 2-3 minutes. Drain (set pot aside and save water)
2
In a medium pan, cook pancetta until crisp. Set aside in bowl. Add ¼ cup peas to the bacon bowl (for garnish later)
3
In a food processor, blend ¾ cup peas, mayonnaise, buttermilk, chives, parsley, tarragon, 1 Tbsp mint, salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon juice. Use reserved water to thin if needed.
4
Heat oil in pan. Sear scallops to desired doneness.
5
Pool ½ cup of sauce on a plate, place scallops on puree. Garnish with pancetta, peas, and chopped mint
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