Blue Heaven Scallops
Elevate your next seafood dinner with Blue Heaven Scallops, a luxurious dish that marries the delicate sweetness of seared sea scallops with the vibrant, fruity tang of a silky blueberry cream sauce. Perfectly caramelized scallops are bathed in a fragrant herb butter infused with garlic, thyme, and a hint of lemon, adding layers of richness to every bite. The crowning touch is the homemade blueberry sauce, a luscious blend of fresh blueberries, honey, and cream, offering a unique and colorful accompaniment. Topped with fresh parsley and served on a shimmering pool of sauce, this dish is as visually stunning as it is flavorful. Ready in just 35 minutes, this elegant recipe is ideal for an intimate dinner party or any occasion that calls for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 large Sea scallops
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
Instructions
Pat the scallops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, place the scallops in the skillet, making sure they are not touching each other.
Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet along with minced garlic and the thyme sprigs. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in lemon juice. Pour this herb butter over the scallops and cover to keep warm.
To make the blueberry sauce, combine the blueberries, heavy cream, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries soften and release their juices.
Blend the blueberry mixture with an immersion blender or in a standard blender until smooth. Strain through a sieve if a smoother sauce is desired.
To serve, spread a layer of the blueberry sauce on each plate. Top with 3 scallops per serving. Drizzle some of the warmed herb butter over the scallops and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy your elegant Blue Heaven Scallops!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1429 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.3 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.9 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 332 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 3615 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 76.3 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1283 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
