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Seared scallops with butternut mash

8
6
2
SmartPoints® value per serving
Total Time
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
For a special treat, fresh king scallops make a wonderful meal.

Ingredients

Scallops, steamed

250 g, king scallops

Lime(s)

½ medium, finely grated zest and juice

Root Ginger

1 teaspoons, finely grated fresh root

Soy Sauce

2 tablespoons

Butternut Squash

350 g, peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks

Potato(es), Raw

350 g, peeled and cut into chunks

Medium fat soft cheese

50 g

Salt

1 pinch

Black pepper

⅛ teaspoons, freshly ground

Thyme, Fresh

1 sprig(s), (lemon) or chervil, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Put the scallops into a shallow, non-metallic bowl with the lime zest, lime juice, ginger and soy sauce. Stir well, cover and marinate for 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the butternut squash and potatoes in lightly salted boiling water for about 20 minutes, until tender. Drain well, mash thoroughly, then beat in the low fat soft cheese. Season with black pepper. Keep warm over a very low heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Heat a char-grill pan or non-stick frying pan. Add the drained scallops and cook for about 2 minutes on each side. Avoid overcooking them or else they will toughen.
  4. Share the mash between 2 warmed plates and serve with the scallops, garnished with sprigs of chervil or lemon thyme. Chef’s Tip: For an extra-creamy pureed texture, use a hand-held blender to mash the butternut squash and potatoes into a puree.

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