seared scallops with blueberry compote
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
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Step 1Using 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.
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Step 2Wrap the star anise, cinnamon stick and cloves in a cheesecloth and secure with a tie. Drop that in the saucepan also.
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Step 3Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and simmer 20 minutes until thickened.
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Step 4Meanwhile 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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