Seared Scallops, Brown Butter & Cauli Risotto |
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Serves 4 |
Prep 15 mins |
Cooking 15 mins |
Easy |
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Ingredients |
1 large cauliflower trimmed and roughly chopped
50g butter plus 2 tbsp
olive oil
1 tbsp sage, chopped
1 tbsp thyme, chopped
100ml double cream
8-12 king scallops, without roes
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Put the cauliflower in a food
processor and pulse until it looks like rice.
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Heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp
oil in a non-stick frying pan and heat until the butter
starts to foam. Add the herbs and fry for a minute, then
add the cauliflower. Stir-fry for 8-10 minutes until
tender. Add the cream and simmer for a few minutes until
it thickens slightly, and coats the cauliflower
grains. Remove from the heat, cover the pan and keep warm
while you fry the scallops.
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In a small saucepan, heat the
50g butter on a medium heat until melted. Keep heating the
butter, whisking all the time, until it starts to smell
nutty, and the milk solids turn a light brown. Pour into a
heatproof bowl to ensure the brown butter doesn't burn.
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Pat the scallops dry with
kitchen paper, and season with a pinch of fine salt. Heat
another 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick
frying pan on a high heat, until foaming and fry the
scallops for 1-2 minutes on each side until they form a
golden crust.
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Divide the cauliflower risotto
between 4 plates or shallow bowls. Top with the scallops
and spoon over the brown butter to serve.
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