Pan Seared Scallops W Celery Root Potato Puree Recipes

TRUFFLED BAY SCALLOPS WITH CELERY PURéE

Steps:

• Make celery purée:
• Simmer broth, celery, potato, onion, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small heavy saucepan, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Add parsley and cook, uncovered, 1 minute. Purée mixture in a blender until very smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Keep warm in saucepan.
• Cook scallops:
• Pat scallops dry and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté scallops until barley cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add truffle butter and stir until melted, then transfer scallops with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Stir celery purée into truffle butter in skillet. Spoon onto plates, then mound scallops in center and sprinkle with celery leaves.
• Do Ahead
• Purée (without truffle butter) can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Reheat in a microwave or in a saucepan over low heat before stirring into truffle butter.

SCALLOPS IN ROAST SWEET POTATO & CURRY PUREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425F.
• Puncture sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place on a foil lined baking sheet. Roast, (turning sweet potatoes ~ 3 times) ~ 50-60 minutes or until sweet potato is tender. The sweet potatoes will ooze some gooey juices that may burn on the foil. Don't worry about.
• Remove from oven, slice open carefully (it will be hot!), and allow to cool ~ 5-10 minutes. Remove the skin (it should pull off very easily) and cut the flesh into 1 1/2" chunks.
• Bring a small pot to medium high heat and add the butter. Add onions to melted butter, reduce heat, cover, and sweat the onions (stirring occasionally) ~ 5-8 minutes or until translucent (you don't want the onions to brown). Add ginger, curry, and garam masala. Cook ~ 1 minute, stirring.
• Toss the sweet potato chunks in and add the broth to cover by 1 inch. Always err on the side of less liquid as you can always add more after you blend the soup. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes.
• Rinse scallops to remove any unseen sand. Gently pull of the side muscle if it's there - it's easy - don't be intimidated! See raw scallop picture - there is one scallop in the bottom right with the muscle still attached and the others pulled off to the right on the plate.
• Dry scallops and lightly salt and pepper. Drying is important - it will help you get a better sear.
• Bring a large nonstick pan to medium high heat and add the butter and olive oil. Add scallops in single layer - don't overcrowd the pan. Cook ~ 2 minutes on the first side or until golden brown, flip and cook 1 1/2 - 2 minutes on the second side or until golden brown.
• Plate the puree and add scallops on top of puree. Enjoy! Beckie

PAN ROASTED DIVER SCALLOPS WITH POTATO AND CELERY ROOT PUREE AND BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• For the potato and celery root puree:
• Place the potatoes and diced celery root in a saucepot with enough cold water to cover. Add salt and bring to a boil. Allow to cook until cooked through and fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes, reserving 1/2 cup potato water for the sauce, and add the potatoes to a potato ricer over a bowl. Add the butter, making sure it is equal parts butter and mashed vegetables, and stir to combine. Taste the mixture and season with salt.
• For the salad:
• Place the shallot, salt, apple cider vinegar into a bowl and drizzle in about 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Taste and re-season, if needed, and pour over the julienned celery root. Add the apples and toss to coat. Just before serving add the celery leaves to the salad and toss to combine.
• For the scallops:
• Season the scallops on both sides with salt. Place a large saute pan over medium heat and add the oil. Once heated, add the scallops and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook. Ideally you are looking for a tender middle, medium at the most.
• Turn down the heat to medium-low on the pan and add the butter, thyme sprigs and the juice of 1 lemon. Once the butter has melted and browned, add about 1/2 cup potato water, season with salt and taste. Turn off the heat and set aside.
• For each serving:
• For each serving, plate a spoonful of the mashed potatoes in the middle of the plate. Top with 3 scallops and a large spoonful of the salad over the top. Spoon the sauce over the scallops and around the plate.

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS W CELERY ROOT & POTATO PUREE

Steps:

• 1. Melt the button in a large saucepan. Add the leeks and garlic and saute for 8 to 10 minutes until tender. Add the potatoes, celery root, heavy cream , salt and pepper Lower the heat and let cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
• 2. Place in a food processor and process until smooth. Place back in the pan and keep warm.
• 3. Add the grapeseed oil to a skillet. Seson the scallops with salt and pepper and dsear about 3 minutes per side. To serve place the puree on a plate and top with scallops. Drizzle some basil olive oil around the puree and top with freah Basil

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TRUFFLED POTATO CELERY ROOT PUREE

Steps:

• Melt the unsalted butter in a medium (10-inch) saute pan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and saute for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned. Add the potatoes, celery root, heavy cream, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to very low, cover the pan, and simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender. Be careful?don't let the vegetables scorch on the bottom of the pan!
• In two batches, pour the leek and potato mixture into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse until coarsely pureed. Return the puree to the saute pan, stir in the truffle butter, taste for seasonings, and keep warm over very low heat. If the puree gets too thick, add a little more heavy cream.
• If it hasn't already been removed, peel off the tough strip of muscle on the side of each scallop. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season them generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the grapeseed oil and, when the oil is almost smoking hot, add the scallops in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes, until golden brown on the bottoms. Don't crowd the scallops or they'll steam rather than sear. Using a small metal spatula, turn the scallops and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, until just cooked through.
• Spoon the warm puree onto 3 dinner plates. Place the scallops on the puree, drizzle with the basil oil, and sprinkle with the chives. Serve warm.

SEARED SCALLOPS AND POTATO-CELERY ROOT PUREE

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium heat in a large (8" to 10") saucepan or Dutch oven. Rinse leeks well in a colander, spin dry in a salad spinner, and add to pot. Sauté over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes, until tender but not browned. Add potatoes, celery root, cream, 4 tsp. salt, and 2 tsp. pepper to the pot, stir, and bring to a boil. Lower heat to very low, cover pot, and simmer gently 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Be careful-don' let the vegetables scorch on the bottom of the pan! In batches, pour mixture into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until coarsely pureed. Taste for seasonings, return to saucepan, and keep warm over very low heat. If mixture gets too thick, add a little more cream. If it hasn't already been removed, peel off the tough strip of muscle on the side of each scallop. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat two 12" sauté pans over medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp. grapeseed oil to each pan, and when oil is almost smoking hot, add half the scallops to each pan. (If you don't have two 12" sauté pans, cook scallops in batches and keep the first batch warm in a 250° oven until second batch is ready.) Cook undisturbed about 3 minutes, until golden brown on the bottoms. Don't crowd scallops, or they'll steam rather than sear. Using a small metal spatula, turn scallops and cook on the other side 2 to 3 minutes more, until just barely cooked through. (If the pan is hot enough and you let the scallops cook undisturbed, they will not stick to the pan.) To serve, spoon warm puree onto 6 plates. Place scallops on puree, drizzle with basil oil (if using), and sprinkle with chives.