Scallops with Green Goddess Pea Puree

Scallops with Green Goddess Pea Puree

Prep time: 0:15

Cook time: 0:05

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cup(s) water
• 1 cup(s) frozen green peas
• 1 oz pancetta, diced
• 2 Tbsp reduced calorie mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup(s) whole buttermilk
• 1⁄4 cup(s) chives
• 1⁄4 cup(s) fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp fresh tarragon
• 2 Tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 pinch table salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove(s) garlic clove(s), medium
• 2 tsp Olive oil
• 6 oz uncooked scallop(s), 6 large scallops, thawed

Instructions

1. Boil 2 cups water with pinch salt – cook peas 2-3 minutes. Drain (set pot aside and save water)
2. In a medium pan, cook pancetta until crisp. Set aside in bowl. Add ¼ cup peas to the bacon bowl (for garnish later)
3. In a food processor, blend ¾ cup peas, mayonnaise, buttermilk, chives, parsley, tarragon, 1 Tbsp mint, salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon juice. Use reserved water to thin if needed.
4. Heat oil in pan. Sear scallops to desired doneness.
5. Pool ½ cup of sauce on a plate, place scallops on puree. Garnish with pancetta, peas, and chopped mint