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Sauteed Scallops with a Spicy Piquillo Pepper Puree Recipe

Sauteed Scallops with a Spicy Piquillo Pepper Puree Recipe

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Sauteed Scallops with a Spicy Piquillo Pepper Puree

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Ingredients:

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1/2 medium onion
3 medium garlic cloves
2 medium serrano peppers
8 large piquillo peppers (1 jar)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tbsp cajun seasoning
1 tbsp smoked, spicy pimenton
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 large pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp lime juice
3 to 4 tbsp spanish extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
20 large sea scallops
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
cayenne pepper
4 tbsp cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp butter
sprig fresh thyme

Directions:

Puree: Roughly chop the onions, garlic, peppers, piquillos, and cilantro; then add all puree ingredients into a food processor, except the olive oil and salt and pepper. Pulse several times until all ingredients have been finely diced. Once finely diced, slowly drizzle olive oil into food processor, while pulsing. Taste, add salt and pepper, as needed. Remove puree from processor and add to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, then reduce heat to low.
Scallops: Pat and dry scallops with paper towels; lightly season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Heat olive oil and butter in large skillet over very high heat. In batches, cook scallops until golden brown and opaque throughout, about 2 minutes per side.
Plate scallops on a white rectangular plate, lightly drizzle plate and scallops with piquillo pepper puree. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve.
A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	166.77 Kcal (698 kJ)
Calories from fat	155 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.22g	26%
Cholesterol	8.77mg	3%
Sodium	25.68mg	1%
Potassium	63.37mg	1%
Total Carbs	3.87g	1%
Sugars	0.84g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	2%
Protein	0.96g	2%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	9%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	11mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	349.9 Kcal (1465 kJ)
Calories from fat	325.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.13g	26%
Cholesterol	18.4mg	3%
Sodium	53.89mg	1%
Potassium	132.96mg	1%
Total Carbs	8.11g	1%
Sugars	1.76g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.31g	2%
Protein	2.01g	2%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	1%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	23mg	1%

* 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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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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