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Seared Scallop Bowls with Asparagus & Creamy Sauce

A delightful dish featuring perfectly seared scallops served over a bed of asparagus, drizzled with a rich and creamy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: seafood
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Scallops and Asparagus
  • 1 pound scallops fresh or thawed
  • 1 pound asparagus trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • salt to taste salt
  • pepper to taste black pepper
Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Asparagus
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus back to the pot and sauté for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the Scallops
  1. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot, add the scallops to the skillet.
  3. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Whisk together and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Stir in the fresh dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide the sautéed asparagus among four bowls.
  2. Top with seared scallops and drizzle with the creamy sauce.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For best results, use dry scallops and ensure they are patted dry before searing to achieve a nice crust.

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