Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBallast Point BrewingPan Seared Diver Scallop Recipe

Pan Seared Diver Scallop Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

With Pea Puree, Red Pepper Coulis, Pea Sprout and Granny Smith Apple Salad and Watermelon Radish

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Ingredients

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Scallops

Red Pepper Coulis

Method

Preparing the Pea Puree

  1. 1

    Cook the Peas

    In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the frozen peas for about 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and transfer to a blender.

  2. 2

    Blend the Puree

    Add heavy cream, salt, and pepper to the blender with the peas. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.

Making the Red Pepper Coulis

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, olive oil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

Preparing the Salad

  1. 4

    Prepare Salad Ingredients

    Thinly slice the Granny Smith apple and watermelon radish. In a bowl, toss the pea sprouts, apple slices, and radish with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Cooking the Scallops

  1. 5

    Sear the Scallops

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Sear the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Plating

  1. 6

    Assemble the Dish

    On a plate, spread a layer of pea puree, place the seared scallops on top, drizzle with red pepper coulis, and add the salad on the side.

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