Scallops in a White Wine Sauce with Watercress

Seared scallops served with a rich white wine cream sauce and wilted watercress, finished with a touch of nutmeg.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 585.5 kcals 2342.1 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.3 grams 65.2 grams
Fat 48.1 grams 192.5 grams
Protein 17.1 grams 68.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
140
g
140
ml
GrainsCereals
Liquids
NutsSeeds
30
g
Turmeric
ground
1
pinch
Sea Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly grated
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Seafood
12
piece
Scallops
shelled, corals removed, washed and dried
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
finely chopped
1
bunch
Watercress
leaves picked

Steps

  • Mix the turmeric and flour in a bowl.
  • Dip the top of the scallops in the flour mixture and shake off excess.
  • Heat oil and 30g of butter in a frying pan over high heat.
  • Cook scallops floured-side down for 2 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Turn scallops over, season with salt, and cook for another minute.
  • Remove scallops from the pan and keep warm.
  • Drain half the fat, then fry the shallot until soft.
  • Add wine, boil, and reduce the liquid by two-thirds.
  • Add stocks and reduce by half.
  • Add cream and reduce until the mixture reaches a sauce consistency.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then whisk in 80g of butter until glossy.
  • Finely shred a quarter of the watercress and set aside.
  • Melt 30g of butter in a clean pan and wilt the remaining watercress.
  • Season watercress with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then drain.
  • Plate the wilted watercress with scallops and pour the sauce around them.