seared scallops with roasted cauliflower steaks

Name: Seared Scallops with Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## VINAIGRETTE; 1 teaspoon(s) white anchovy; 2 tablespoon(s) drained capers; 1 small shallot minced; 1 clove(s) garlic minced; 2 tablespoon(s) honey; juice and zest of 1 lemon; juice and zest of 1 orange; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; ## FOR THE STEAKS; 1 head cauliflower; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/2 lemon; salt and pepper; ## SCALLOPS; 6 large scallops; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; salt and pepper; ## GARNISH; - toasted pine nuts; fresh parsley

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Mar 11, 2022

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

VINAIGRETTE
1 teaspoon white anchovy
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 small shallot minced
1 clove garlic minced
2 tablespoons honey
juice and zest of 1 lemon
juice and zest of 1 orange
3 tablespoons olive oil
FOR THE STEAKS
1 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 lemon
salt and pepper
SCALLOPS
6 large scallops
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper
GARNISH
- toasted pine nuts
fresh parsley

How To Make seared scallops with roasted cauliflower steaks

Step 1

For the vinaigrette In a medium bowl combine the anchovy, capers, shallot, garlic, honey, lemon juice & zest, orange juice and zest, olive oil and salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

For the steaks remove the green leaves from the head of cauliflower leaving the stem intact. Cut two 1 1/2 inch wide steaks close to the middle of the head. Reserve the rest of the cauliflower for other uses. Add the olive oil to a skillet. Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Add the whole cloves to the oil. Add the cauliflower steaks to the oil. Squeeze the lemon juice over the cauliflower. Drop the lemon in the oil. Add the butter to the pan and swirl it around. Place a lid on the pan and let it cook 5 minutes per side. With a large spoon baste the steak with the pan juices. Transfer the steaks to baking sheet. Heat the broiler and place the steaks 6 inches from the broiler and broil until browned. Turn the steak and brown on the other side. Set aside.
Step 3

for the scallops. Add the olive oil to a skillet. Pat the scallops dry and season with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the pan and let it melt. Add the scallops and sear 3 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
Step 4

To serve Place the cauliflower on the plate. Place the scallops next to the cauliflower. Sprinkle the pine nuts and parsley on top then drizzle with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately
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