Best 14 Cauliflower Soup With Seared Scallops Lemon Oil And American Caviar Recipes

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For those seeking a culinary journey that harmoniously blends flavors and textures, this recipe for cauliflower soup with seared scallops, lemon oil, and American caviar is a true masterpiece. The creamy cauliflower soup forms a velvety foundation for the tender, perfectly seared scallops, while the vibrant lemon oil adds a refreshing tang that complements the rich, buttery seafood. Topped with luxurious American caviar, this soup tantalizes the palate with its exquisite combination of flavors and textures, creating an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON BUTTERED SEARED SCALLOPS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dry sea scallops (12 to 15 scallops), side muscles removed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons Compound Lemon Butter, recipe follows
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place the scallops on a paper towel-lined sheet tray and pat dry. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat a large nonstick saute pan on medium-high heat, then add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the scallops and sear on one side until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently turn the scallops over and add the Lemon Butter, basting the scallops by gently spooning the melting butter over the top, for about 1 minute.
  • Add the wine and lemon juice and allow the scallops to simmer until they are cooked through, another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the scallops to a platter and sprinkle with the chives.
  • Combine the butter, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt in a medium bowl and stir until smooth. Spoon the butter onto the lower third of a piece of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap over the butter and use a spatula to compress the butter into a log about 5 inches long and 2 inches wide. Twist both ends of the plastic wrap to seal the butter inside. Refrigerate the butter until firm, at least 30 minutes, before using.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH SEARED SCALLOPS, LEMON OIL, AND AMERICAN CAVIAR



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Provided by Alfred Portale

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Blender     Food Processor     Onion     Sauté     Dinner     Scallop     Cauliflower     Chive     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup chopped white onion
1 garlic clove, sliced
3 3/4 cups (1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces cauliflower (from 1 large head)
1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
Coarse kosher salt
Freshly ground white pepper
1 leek (white and pale green parts only), cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
6 sea scallops, patted dry
1 (30-gm) jar American white sturgeon caviar (about 1 ounce)
6 teaspoons purchased lemon-infused grapeseed oil
Finely chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower, broth, and cream. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer gently until cauliflower is tender, about 18 minutes. Puree soup in small batches in blender until smooth. Return to same saucepan. Season soup with kosher salt and white pepper. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and chill. Rewarm before serving.
  • Blanch leek in small saucepan of boiling salted water 1 minute; drain. Place some of leek in center of each bowl. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Sear until brown and just opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Place 1 scallop on leek in each bowl; top scallop with caviar. Ladle soup around scallop, drizzle with 1 teaspoon lemon oil, and sprinkle with chives.

PAN-SEARED LEMON AND GARLIC SCALLOPS



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Scallops have a reputation for being hard to cook correctly, but this recipe is really fast, easy, and oh so tasty. The key is high heat for the sear, a good nonstick pan, and clarified butter. Pairs well with risotto.

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 medium sea scallops
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
5 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee), warm
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)

Steps:

  • Place scallops in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Combine 5 tablespoons warm butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until combined. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • At the same time, remove scallops from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, making sure it does not smoke. Brush scallops with garlic mixture and add to the pan. Cook until the bottoms begin to sear and turn golden, about 2 minutes. Flip scallops, brush with garlic mixture, and cook another 2 minutes. Remove scallops from the heat and let them continue to cook while they rest, off the heat, for 5 more minutes. Plate and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 232.4 mg, Fat 52.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 31.7 g, Sodium 1647.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

LEMONY CARROT AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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The beauty of a soup like this - other than its bone-warming properties - is that you don't need a recipe. You can pretty much simmer together any combination of vegetables with a little water or broth, purée it, top it with good olive oil and salt, and end up with something good to eat. The addition of miso paste and crushed coriander to the broth, and fresh lemon and cilantro at the end, zips things up without negating the comfort factor.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for serving
1 large white onion, peeled and diced (2 cups)
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
5 medium carrots (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
3 tablespoons white miso
1 small (or half of a large) head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste
Smoky chile powder, for serving
Coarse sea salt, for serving
Cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large, dry pot over medium heat, toast coriander seeds until fragrant and dark golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and coarsely crush.
  • Return the pot to medium heat. Add the oil and heat until warm. Stir in onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly colored, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Add carrots, crushed coriander, salt and 6 cups water to the pot. Stir in the miso until it dissolves. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and cook, covered, over medium-low heat until the vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the soup from the heat. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth. (Alternatively, you can let soup cool slightly then purée it in batches in a food processor or blender.) If necessary, return the puréed soup to the heat to warm through. Stir in the lemon zest and juice just before serving. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with chile, sea salt and cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 787 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CHORIZO & CAULIFLOWER PUREE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by shethinksshecancook

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 Fresh Sea Scallops, without roe
1 Chorizo, (approx. 120g) finely diced
1/2 Head Cauliflower, finely chopped
2 Golden Shallots, finely chopped
3 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1 Apple, peeled, cored, chopped
50 g Unsalted Butter
100 ml Chicken Stock
75 ml Double Cream
1-2 tbsp Hazelnut Meal
Truffle Oil (optional)
Sea Salt
Micro Sage

Steps:

  • Begin the puree by melting the butter in a small sauce pan. Add the onion and shallot, sauté for a few minutes. Next add the apple and cauliflower and sweat off for a further 5 minutes until slightly softened. Add the chicken stock, cover, and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. In the mean time make the chorizo dust by adding the finely chopped sausage to a hot non-stick fry pan. When the fat has started to render off, turn the heat down and let them sizzle away until darkened and crispy. Drain on absorbent paper towel and cool, before transferring to a food processor (or pestle and mortar) and pulsing until resembling fine crumbs. When the cauliflower is tender, allow to cool before transferring pot's contents into the jug of a blender. Cover, and puree on high, then low for 1-2 minutes, until smooth. With the motor still running, add the hazelnut meal then drizzle in the oil and the cream. Return to the pot, check seasoning, and reheat. In a non-stick fry pan, heat a little butter until sizzling. Imagine the pan is a clock face and each scallop is a number. Starting at '12' place one scallop, before following with '1', '2', etc. By the time you've worked your way around, the first scallop will be ready to turn, then each one after that. It sounds like a really weird method but if you just throw them all in the pan in any old order, it's easy to forget which one hit the heat first and they can very easily over cook. The scallops take roughly 45 seconds each side and should be served with the centre still opaque. Spread a little puree onto each plate, then top with the scallops. Sprinkle over the chorizo dust, garnish with the micro sage and serve.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Every other cauliflower soup recipe I tried lacked flavor, but this cheesy recipe packs a tasty punch! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. -Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/4 cup chopped celery
2-1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon or 1 vegetable bouillon cube
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the cauliflower, carrot, celery, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain)., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese until melted, adding hot pepper sauce if desired. Stir into the cauliflower mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP



Cauliflower soup image

Throw together this comforting and creamy cauliflower soup for lunch or a light supper. It's perfect topped with parsley and served with crusty bread

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Lunch, Soup, Supper

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large cauliflower (1.5kg), cut into florets
½ tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
4 thyme sprigs
1 onion , finely chopped
1 celery stick, finely chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
750-850ml veg or chicken stock
100ml single cream
½ small bunch of parsley , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Toss the cauliflower florets in a roasting tin with 1 tbsp olive oil, the cumin and the thyme. Roast for 15 mins or until golden and tender. Discard the thyme.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan with the onion and celery and fry over a medium heat for 10 mins or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min. Stir through most of the cauliflower, reserving some to top the soup with later. Add 750ml of the stock to the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 mins.
  • Blitz the soup until smooth using a hand blender or food processor. Stir through the cream and season to taste. Add extra stock if you like your soup a little thinner. Ladle into bowls and top with the parsley, reserved cauliflower and an extra drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON



Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon image

Sea scallops seared in olive oil require little embellishment.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound sea scallops, tough muscles removed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Pat scallops dry with paper towels, and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the scallops to skillet and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining scallops, adding more oil to the skillet as needed. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges on the side.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH SEARED SCALLOPS, LEMON OIL AND CAVIAR



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From the October 2006 edition of Bon Appetit Magazine, this submission is from Alfred Portale of Gotham Bar and Grill. Now that imported caviar is no longer available, the domestic stuff is all the rage. Paired with lemon oil (sold at many markets), it's the ultimate garnish. Omit scallops and caviar to make this dish vegetarian.

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup white onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, sliced
3 3/4 cups cauliflower (from 1 large head)
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
kosher salt
fresh ground white pepper
1 leek, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds (white and pale green parts only)
6 sea scallops, patted dry
1 (30 g) jar black caviar, like American white sturgeon (about 1 ounce)
6 teaspoons lemon-infused olive oil
fresh chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cauliflower, broth, and cream. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer gently until cauliflower is tender, about 18 minutes.
  • Puree soup in small batches in blender until smooth. Return to same saucepan. Season soup with kosher salt and white pepper.
  • Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and chill. Rewarm before serving.
  • Blanch leek in small saucepan of boiling salted water 1 minute; drain. Place some of leek in center of each bowl.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Sear until brown and just opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
  • Place 1 scallop on leek in each bowl; top scallop with caviar. Ladle soup around scallop, drizzle with 1 teaspoon lemon oil, and sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.5, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 198.7, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 7.3

CAULIFLOWER VELOUTE WITH AMERICAN CAVIAR



Cauliflower Veloute with American Caviar image

Mini cups of cauliflower soup make elegant hors d'oeuvres in this recipe from chef Michael Romano.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium shallot, chopped
2 large heads cauliflower, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 12 cups)
2 cups heavy cream
3 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 ounces American caviar, such as paddlefish
1 small bunch fresh tarragon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Measure out 3 cups cauliflower florets and set aside. Using the remaining florets and stems, add 8 cups cauliflower, heavy cream, and stock; stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover, simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add reserved cauliflower florets; cook, stirring, until cauliflower is tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Transfer cauliflower-cream mixture to the jar of a blender; carefully blend until smooth. Return soup to saucepan and bring to simmer; add lemon juice and cayenne pepper.
  • Divide soup evenly among 24 small serving cups. Garnish each with reserved sauteed cauliflower florets, 1/4 teaspoon caviar, and a small tarragon leaf; serve immediately.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL



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This soup turns a short list of vegan ingredients into a sublimely silky soup. Infusing olive oil with fresh rosemary is a trick you'll want to keep up your sleeve: The results are delicious brushed on roast chicken, drizzled over roasted winter vegetables or even just sopped up with a nice piece of bread. The croutons here are optional, but they transform an elegant and delicate first-course soup into a satisfying lunch.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, easy, weeknight, soups and stews, vegetables, appetizer, main course

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup olive oil
4 (4-inch) sprigs fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 quart low-sodium vegetable stock, plus more as needed for reheating
1 medium head cauliflower, cored and broken into 1 1/2-inch florets (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
Freshly grated zest of 1 lemon, for serving
3 cups diced rustic country bread (3/4-inch pieces)

Steps:

  • Make the rosemary oil: In a medium skillet, combine the olive oil and rosemary sprigs. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, lowering the heat if the oil reaches a full simmer. (You want to cook it at a very gentle simmer to avoid frying the rosemary.) Carefully pour the oil and rosemary into a small bowl, leaving a slick of oil in the pan if you plan to make croutons. Allow the rosemary to cool completely in the oil while you make the soup.
  • Make the soup: In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. (Be careful not to let the garlic scorch!)
  • Add the stock, cauliflower, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil over high. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the optional croutons: Heat the reserved skillet with the residual rosemary oil over medium. Add the bread cubes, sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing often, until toasted all over, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the croutons to a plate or board to cool.
  • Strain and discard the rosemary stems from the rosemary oil. Working in batches if necessary, carefully transfer the vegetables, stock and 1/4 cup rosemary oil to a blender and blend on high until creamy. Add more rosemary oil to taste, and blend to combine. Return the soup to the pot and bring to a simmer. If the soup seems thin, let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to reduce slightly. (Remember: The soup will continue to thicken as it cools.) Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot. Garnish each serving with a swirl of rosemary oil, a few croutons, and a sprinkle of lemon zest. The soup will thicken as it sits; add more stock as necessary when reheating. Leftover rosemary oil will keep in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH CRèME FRAîCHE AND CAVIAR



Seared Sea Scallops with Crème Fraîche and Caviar image

Categories     Dairy     Shellfish     Sauté     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Oscars     New Year's Eve     Scallop     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
12 large sea scallops, cut horizontally into 2 rounds
1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
1/2 ounce caviar
4 fresh chives, cut into 1-inch lengths

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Cook scallops until golden on bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn over; sauté until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. Cool to room temperature.
  • Top each scallop with 1/2 teaspoon crème fraîche. Top with caviar. Garnish with chives and serve.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH LEMON, GARLIC AND FRESH DILL RECIPE



Seared Scallops With Lemon, Garlic And Fresh Dill Recipe image

Provided by á-170456

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 large sea scallops rinsed, blotted dry
Coarse salt to taste
Freshly-ground white pepper to taste
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon finely-minced garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons butter room temperature
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
Hot cooked white rice for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When very hot, add scallops in single layer without overcrowding. Cook until well browned on 1 side, about 2 minutes. Shake pan to avoid sticking. Use tongs to turn, season with salt and pepper and continue to cook until browned and slightly firm to touch, about 2 minutes. Do not overcook. Use tongs to transfer scallops to warm dish. Remove skillet from heat to cool slightly. Combine zest, garlic and juice in small bowl. Add to slightly cooled skillet. Cook over medium heat until hot, about 5 seconds, scraping up bits from skillet. Stir in butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over scallops. Garnish with dill. Serve hot over rice. This recipe yields 2 servings. Each serving, scallops only: 195 calories; 332 mg sodium; 43 mg cholesterol; 16 grams fat; 3 grams carbohydrates; 10 grams protein; 0.01 gram fiber.

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CAULIFLOWER AND BALSAMIC SYRUP



Pan Seared Scallops With Cauliflower and Balsamic Syrup image

This recipe is from the Auberge du Soleil Spa, Napa Valley, CA. A fabulous light dish, the combinations of flavors and textures, sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy are fantastic! (The cooking time includes the balsamic reduction)

Provided by CCinSC

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 fresh sea scallops (each 2-3 oz)
2 cups cauliflower florets
1/4 cup cream
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (buy the best quality you can)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Reduce balsamic vinegar over low heat until it is the consistency of syrup, about 1/4 cup.
  • Keep warm.
  • Cook cauliflower florets for about one minute in boiling salted water, then put on ice to stop the cooking and retain color.
  • Reserve one cup of the florets.
  • Put the other cup into a saucepan, cover it with 1/4 cup of cream and cook for about 8 minutes.
  • Puree in a blender or push through a fine sieve and keep warm.
  • Put 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small sauté pan, and when heated add the scallops that have been seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • Cook over moderately high heat, high enough to get a nice caramelized sear, on each side for 1-3 minutes, until cooked through.
  • In another small sauté pan, brown 1 1/2 tablespoons butter slightly, then add the cup of florets that were not pureed.
  • Cook for one minute or two browning the cauliflower slightly.
  • Add the toasted, slivered almonds, then the capers, golden raisins and chopped parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In the center of a plate, put half the cauliflower puree.
  • Arrange the cauliflower-caper-raisin mixture on top of the puree as a bed for the scallops.
  • Top with half the scallops, then drizzle the plate with the reduced balsamic vinegar.
  • Repeat with second plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.7, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 63.3, Sodium 508, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 18.1, Protein 8.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy, with tightly packed florets. Avoid heads with any signs of bruising or discoloration.
  • Roast the cauliflower before cooking: Roasting the cauliflower before adding it to the soup intensifies its flavor and gives it a slightly caramelized texture.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth that is flavorful and well-seasoned.
  • Don't overcook the scallops: Scallops are a delicate seafood, so it's important to cook them quickly and carefully. Overcooked scallops will become tough and rubbery.
  • Make the lemon oil ahead of time: The lemon oil can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This makes it a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower soup with seared scallops, lemon oil, and American caviar is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The soup is creamy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the roasted cauliflower. The seared scallops are tender and juicy, and the lemon oil and American caviar add a touch of luxury. This soup is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

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