Scallops with Cauliflower Cream

Pan-seared scallops served over a smooth cauliflower purée and garlicky mushroom duxelle, finished with truffle oil and chives.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 433.1 kcals 2598.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 9.1 grams 54.8 grams
Fat 39.7 grams 238.4 grams
Protein 10.2 grams 61.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
250
ml
Milk
plus additional for boiling cauliflower
100
g
Butter
divided use
250
ml
Double Cream
for pureé
50
g
Butter
for mushroom duxelle
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Pepper
to taste
2
tsp
Parsley
fresh, chopped
1
piece
Chives
chopped for garnish
OilsFats
1
piece
Olive Oil
dash for frying
1
piece
Truffle Oil
drizzle for garnish
Seafood
6
piece
Scallops
large, fresh
Vegetables
1
piece
Cauliflower
large, leaves removed, chopped
1
piece
White Onion
chopped
2
piece
1
piece
Leek
small, chopped
1
piece
Garlic Clove
small, chopped
1
piece
Shallot
small, finely chopped
150
g

Steps

  • Cook chopped cauliflower in a pan with milk until tender, then drain.
  • Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and leek in 50g of butter until softened.
  • Heat 250ml milk and 250ml cream with seasoning, then add the cooked cauliflower.
  • Blend the cauliflower mixture with a hand blender until smooth and stir in remaining 50g butter.
  • Sauté garlic, shallot, mushrooms, and parsley in 50g butter until shallots soften.
  • Fry scallops in a dash of olive oil for 30 seconds on each side.
  • Layer cauliflower cream, mushroom duxelle, and a scallop in bowls; garnish with chives and truffle oil.