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Seared Scallops with Celery Purée & Shaved Salad

Tender seared scallops with a silky celery-butter purée, crisp shaved carrots, and peppery greens. Restaurant-quality in 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
380
Protein
32g
Seared Scallops with Celery Purée & Shaved Salad
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Simmer celery with 2 tbsp butter and shallot in a saucepan until very soft, about 8 minutes, then blend until smooth.

  2. Step 2

    Season scallops generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat remaining 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high.

  3. Step 3

    Sear scallops 90 seconds per side without moving until golden and edges look opaque. Transfer to a plate.

  4. Step 4

    Pour wine into the same skillet, scrape the browned bits, and simmer 1 minute. Return scallops to warm through.

  5. Step 5

    Toss carrot and greens with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Warm celery purée gently if needed.

  6. Step 6

    Spoon celery purée onto each plate, top with scallops, and pile salad alongside. Drizzle with pan sauce and lemon zest.

Tools you’ll need

  • saucepan
  • immersion blender or regular blender
  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • microplane or vegetable peeler

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