seared scallops in avocado cream

Name: Seared Scallops in Avocado Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## AVOCADO CREAM; 1 avocado; 1/3 cup(s) olive oil; zest of 1 lime; 1 tablespoon(s) lime juice; 1/2 cup(s) each vegetable broth and fresh parsley; 2 clove(s) garlic; salt and pepper; 12 large sea scallops; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Jan 14, 2022

So good

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

AVOCADO CREAM
1 avocado
1/3 cup olive oil
zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup each vegetable broth and fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic
salt and pepper
12 large sea scallops
1/4 cup olive oil

How To Make seared scallops in avocado cream

Step 1

Peel the Avocado and remove the pit. Place in food processor with the 1/3 cup olive oil, lime zest & juice, broth, parsley, garlic, salt & pepper. Process until smooth

Step 2

Place the 1/4 cup olive oil in skillet. Pat the scallops dry and season with salt & pepper. When the oil starts to smoke. Sear the scallops on each side for about 2 or 3 minutes.
Step 3

Serve with the Avocado cream
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