seared scallops with blueberry compote

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beulah, MI
Updated on Mar 7, 2022

Yummy

prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 1 orange
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pound bay scallops
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper

How To Make seared scallops with blueberry compote

  • Step 1
    Using a microplane grate the zest from the orange and lemon. Reserve half of the zest. In a medium saucepan add the blueberries, zest and juice of the lemon and orange, stock, sugar and ground cardamon.
  • Step 2
    Wrap the star anise, cinnamon stick and cloves in a cheesecloth and secure with a tie. Drop that in the saucepan also.
  • Step 3
    Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and simmer 20 minutes until thickened.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile pat the scallops dry and season with salt and pepper. In batches add the butter to a skillet and sear the scallops one to 2 minutes per side. Serve over the blueberry compote and top with the remaining zest

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Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: American
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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