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Seared Scallops Recipe

Inspired by Marker 32
Time1h
Serves4

sweet corn purée / green tomato chow chow / pancetta

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Ingredients

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For the Scallops

For the Sweet Corn Purée

For the Green Tomato Chow Chow

For the Pancetta

Method

Preparing the Sweet Corn Purée

1

Cook the Corn

In a saucepan, combine sweet corn kernels, heavy cream, butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the corn is tender, about 10 minutes.

2

Blend the Purée

Using an immersion blender, purée the corn mixture until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and keep warm.

Making the Green Tomato Chow Chow

3

Combine Ingredients

In a bowl, combine diced green tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt.

4

Marinate

Allow the mixture to marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Cooking the Pancetta

5

Sauté Pancetta

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced pancetta until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.

Searing the Scallops

6

Prepare the Scallops

Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

7

Sear the Scallops

In a skillet, heat olive oil over high heat. Once hot, add the scallops and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

Plating the Dish

8

Assemble

On a plate, spread a layer of sweet corn purée, top with seared scallops, sprinkle with crispy pancetta, and add a spoonful of green tomato chow chow.