Seared Diver Scallops recipe served on a plate, by Marilena
Jun 08 2026
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Seared Diver Scallops Recipe

Inspired by Marilena
Time45m
Serves4

Cauliflower vanilla purée, spiced grapefruit

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Ingredients

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Scallops

Cauliflower Vanilla Purée

Spiced Grapefruit

Method

Preparation of Cauliflower Vanilla Purée

  1. 1

    Cook Cauliflower

    In a saucepan, add cauliflower florets and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Blend Purée

    In a blender, combine cooked cauliflower, heavy cream, seeds from the vanilla bean, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Preparation of Spiced Grapefruit

  1. 3

    Prepare Grapefruit

    Cut the grapefruit in half and carefully segment the fruit. Sprinkle brown sugar and cayenne pepper over the top of each half.

  2. 4

    Broil Grapefruit

    Place the grapefruit halves under a broiler for about 5 minutes, until the sugar caramelizes and bubbles.

Cooking Scallops

  1. 5

    Sear Scallops

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

Assembly

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    On a plate, spread a generous amount of cauliflower vanilla purée. Place seared scallops on top and garnish with spiced grapefruit halves on the side.

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