Curried Scallops
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Recipe type: Shellfish
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Serves: 2
 
This recipe is quick, easy, elegant and insanely delicious! The scallops are pan seared and finished in a delightful curry sauce with fresh spinach!
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbs of butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp of green curry paste
  • ¼ tsp of salt
  • 1 heaping tsp of tomato paste
  • ⅓ cup of chicken broth
  • ½ cup of half & half
  • 1 lb of sea scallops
  • salt & pepper for scallops
  • 1 tsp of olive oil
  • 2 big handfuls fresh spinach, chopped
Instructions
  1. Start by melting the butter in a saucepan or small skillet, saute the shallots and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Stir in the curry paste and salt and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Then transfer to a blender and add in the tomato paste, chicken broth and the half & half. Blend until very smooth.
  4. Pat the scallops very dry with a paper towel, season with a little salt & pepper and in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium/high heat and sear the scallops 2 -3 minutes per side.
  5. Then add in the sauce and the spinach and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.
  6. That’s it! To serve, plate the scallops and top with that incredible sauce, delicious with wild rice. Enjoy!
Recipe by Cabin In The Woods at https://cabininthewoodsblog.com/curried-scallops-2/