SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SPRING PEAS, TARRAGON AND TRUFFLE OIL

Seared Scallops with Spring peas, tarragon and truffle oil– a light and elegant meal, perfect for entertaining or special occasions.

Spring peas

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

2 cups fresh shucked peas

½ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon white truffle oil

¼ cup water

Pea Sauce

⅓ cup water

3 tablespoons cooked peas ( from above)

⅛ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon truffle oil

1 tablespoon fresh tarragon

Seared Scallops

6– 8 scallops- patted dry, seasoned with salt

1 T butter

1 T oil

a little lemon zest

a few tarragon leaves

borage flowers or pea flowers for garnishing ( optional but pretty)

Instructions

Make the sauce: In a medium saucepan or pot, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add shallot, and sauté until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Add peas, seasonings and water. Bring to a simmer, and simmer briefly, until peas turn bright green, about 1-2 minutes. Drizzle with a teaspoon of truffle oil. Turn heat off. Transfer 3 tablespoonscooked peas to a blender, add ⅓ cup water, salt, pepper, tarragon and truffle oil and blend until very smooth. Set aside.
Cook Scallops In a heavy bottom skillet or cast iron skilletheat the oil and butter over med-high heat. When butter starts to brown, add scallops, turn heat to med. Sear until golden, about 2 minutes, turn over, sear other side.
Assemble: When ready to serve, quickly heat up peas, just briefly ( so they don’t loose their lovely color) divide among two bowls or plates. Top with the scallops, drizzle with blender sauce. ( or you can pour the sauce on the bottom of the plate in a circle or round, top with peas and scallops. )
Garnish with lemon zest and fresh tarragon and optional flowers.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!!!

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