Seared Scallops With Pumpkin Soup
Ready In: 25 mins
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh sea scallops
- 1 (15 ounce) can unflavored pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped hazelnuts, toasted
- 8 -10 chopped chives
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1⁄2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
Directions
- Combine pumpkin, honey, butter, and broth in a medium saucepan and heat on low until completely warmed. Season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Pat scallops dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and pepper.
- Add the oil to the pan, then scallops.
- Cook scallops 2-3 minutes per side or until they are firm, brown, and carmelized.
- Pour soup into a wide-rimmed bowl.
- Add scallops, hazelnuts, and chives.
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