Perfectly Seared Scallops With Parmesan Pea Puree. This delicious and healthy recipe is super easy to make and can be ready in just 20 minutes. A homemade dish the entire family can enjoy.
Seared Scallops With Parmesan Pea Puree
Pan seared scallops are the best, especially because they have that nice burnt, brown color to it. If you like seafood, then this recipe is an easy way to cook a fabulous family dinner in only 20 minutes. My family and I love it. I mean, who wouldn’t?
It looks super fancy at the dinner table but the reality is, it’s very easy and simple to make. You only need a few ingredients and little time for this delicious meal that everyone will enjoy.
The parmesan pea purée goes so perfect with the seared scallops. You will be surprised to know you just need 4 ingredients to make this pea puree, and it tastes so delicious. You can make it with fresh or frozen peas, it is really up to you. Fresh peas are not always available but I recommend them for a fresher and easier way to cook them.
You can also serve this Perfectly Seared Scallops With Parmesan Pea Puree with a little lemon juice. Just add a little lemon to the scallops and the flavors will explode. This is such a fancy looking meal but it is very easy to make. Impress your family and friends with perfectly seared scallops and cook it for dinner.
If you are interested in other easy to make recipes please see my Cauliflower Risotto With Grilled Shrimp. I love homemade recipes made with fresh and high quality ingredients. You will be surprised how easy it is to make your meals using fresh ingredients but most importantly, adding health benefits to your home. Cookimg from scratch is very simple and brings nutrients, vitamins, and lots of benefits.
I really hope you enjoy my perfectly seared scallops recipe, and please let me know if you have any questions. Your comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated. I am a mom blogger who loves to share ideas for a healthy family lifestyle. Most of my recipes are very easy to make and I like to use high quality ingredients.
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Perfectly Seared Scallops With Parmesan Pea Puree
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Perfect dinner recipe for seafood lovers. Healthy, homemade, and ready in 20 minutes. Enjoy a wonderful homemade family recipe.
Ingredients
- 10–12 large sea scallops
- 1 bag frozen or fresh peas
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon *optional
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat a little olive.
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the scallops in medium-high heat and sear for about one minute on each side. Add the butter and continue to cook for an additional minute or two on each side until they turn golden brown and remove from the heat.
- Separately, in a small-medium pan, boil the peas for 3-5 minutes, drain, and place in a high speed blender.
- Add the parmesan cheese, a couple of tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper to taste and blend to a purée consistency. You can add a little bit of water if needed.
- Serve the purée first and place a few scallops on top. Add a little lemon juice if you like.
- Enjoy.
- Category: dinner
- Method: seared
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: seared, scallops, dinner, easy, recipe
Melanie says
What size bag of peas?