Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCoyote Cafe & Rooftop CantinaSeared Diver Scallops Recipe

Seared Diver Scallops Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Mascarpone Arborio Rice | Market Vegetables | Calabrian Chile | Passionfruit Butter Sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Seared Diver Scallops

For the Passionfruit Butter Sauce

Method

For the Seared Diver Scallops

  1. 1

    Sear the Scallops

    Pat the scallops dry and season with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

For the Mascarpone Arborio Rice

  1. 2

    Cook the Arborio Rice

    In a saucepan, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, sauté until translucent. Add Arborio rice and stir for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until absorbed. Continue until rice is creamy and al dente, about 20 minutes. Stir in mascarpone and Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.

For the Market Vegetables

  1. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Toss the market vegetables with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Grill or sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

For the Passionfruit Butter Sauce

  1. 4

    Make the Passionfruit Sauce

    In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add passionfruit pulp and Calabrian chili paste, stirring to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, season with salt to taste.

To Assemble the Dish

  1. 5

    Plate the Dish

    Spoon a generous portion of mascarpone Arborio rice onto the plate. Top with seared scallops, grilled market vegetables, and drizzle with passionfruit butter sauce. Serve immediately.

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