Pan Seared Scallops With Bleu Cheese Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 17
Pan Seared Scallops with Bleu Cheese Sauce recipe for seafood lovers
in Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb large scallop
3 tablespoons butter , divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
5 ounces blue cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch nutmeg
lemon juice
paprika
white pepper
2 sweet potatoes
2 cups vegetable oil
1 dash cream ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
487
Sugar
8g
Fat
33g
Pan Seared Scallops with Bleu Cheese Sauce is a luxurious and elegant seafood dish that is perfect for a special occasion or romantic dinner. The sweet potato chips add a deliciously crispy and sweet contrast to the tender and succulent scallops. The creamy and tangy bleu cheese sauce brings everything together in a flavorful and comforting way that is hard to resist. This dish is sure to impress your family and friends with its beautiful presentation and delicious taste.

Instructions

1.Start by peeling and slicing the sweet potatoes into round chips, around 2mm thick.
2.Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan and add the sweet potato chips. Fry them for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
3.Remove the sweet potato chips from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
4.In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil and heat it until melted.
5.Season the scallops with salt, pepper, and paprika, and sear them in the hot butter and oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
6.Remove the scallops from the pan and set them aside.
7.To make the bleu cheese sauce, melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
8.Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture turns golden brown.
9.Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
10.Add the blue cheese, salt, nutmeg, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
11.Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.

PROS

This dish is a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Sweet potato chips are a healthier alternative to regular chips, and the bleu cheese sauce adds a rich and tangy flavor to the dish.

CONS

Scallops can be an expensive ingredient and may not be readily available in some areas.

The dish requires a bit of multitasking as you need to cook the sweet potato chips and the scallops separately.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Scallops are rich in protein and low in fat, making them a healthy seafood option.
They are also a good source of vitamins B12 and E, as well as minerals like potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients like beta-carotene, fiber, and vitamin C.

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