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Curry-Citrus Cauliflower Soup with Seared Scallops and Crispy Shallots Recipe

Curry-Citrus Cauliflower Soup with Seared Scallops and Crispy Shallots Recipe

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Curry-Citrus Cauliflower Soup with Seared Scallops and Crispy Shallots

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 shallots, sliced
7 tbsp canola oil, divided
1 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp white pepper, divided
1 small head cauliflower
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
5 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 tbsp madras curry powder
pinch of saffron threads
6 tbsp fresh orange juice
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
16 sea scallops
garnish: fresh mint leaves

Directions:

Separate shallot rings, and pat dry with paper towels.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, and cook 9 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Drain shallots on paper towels; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, cauliflower, and next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Process half of mixture in a blender until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Repeat procedure with remaining mixture. Return puree to Dutch oven. Stir in orange and lemon juices. Keep warm.
Heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper with flour in a shallow bowl. Dredge scallops in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Cook scallops in pan 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Ladle soup into 4 shallow bowls; place 4 scallops in the center of each bowl, and sprinkle with crispy shallots. Garnish, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1661.79 Kcal (6958 kJ)
Calories from fat	995.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	110.61g	170%
Sodium	8254.5mg	344%
Potassium	4241.55mg	90%
Total Carbs	138.84g	46%
Sugars	46.37g	185%
Dietary Fiber	25.5g	102%
Protein	28.18g	56%
Vitamin C	449.8mg	750%
Iron	3.9mg	22%
Calcium	374.3mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	66.06 Kcal (277 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.4g	170%
Sodium	328.11mg	344%
Potassium	168.6mg	90%
Total Carbs	5.52g	46%
Sugars	1.84g	185%
Dietary Fiber	1.01g	102%
Protein	1.12g	56%
Vitamin C	17.9mg	750%
Iron	0.2mg	22%
Calcium	14.9mg	37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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