Seared Scallops with Lemony Sweet Pea Relish |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup(s) fresh english peas shelled |
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt divided |
1/4 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil divided |
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon rind grated |
2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice |
1 tablespoon(s) fresh flat leaf parsley chopped |
1/4 cup(s) shallots minced |
1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper divided |
2 1/4 pound(s) large sea scallops |
1 1/2 cup(s) pea shoots |
6 lemon wedges |
Directions:
1. Cook English peas in boiling water with 1 tsp salt for 2 mins. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Combine peas, 3 tbl oil, rind,juice,parsley, and shallots. Stire in 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, toss gently.
2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over med-high heat. Add 1 1/2 tsp oil to pan; swirl to coar. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper over scallops. Add half of scallops to pan; cook for 2 mins on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 1/2 tsp oil and scallops. Divide scallops evenly among 6 plates; top each serving with 2 1/2 tbl pea mixture and 1/4 cup pea shoots. Serve with lemon wedges.
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