Pan-seared scallops and candied rutabaga

PAN-FRIED SCALLOPS AND CANDIED RUTABAGA

Portions : 4 - Preparation : 15 minutes - Cooking : 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 200 g (7 oz) rutabaga, peeled and cut into eighths
  • 60 ml (4 tablespoons) fat of your choice (butter, oil or Mycryo cocoa butter)
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) vegetable stock
  • 45 ml (3 tbsp.) maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 sprig thyme, leaves removed
  • 8 U10 scallops
  • 500 ml (2 cups) baby arugula
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp.) white balsamic vinegar
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. In a hot skillet, add half the fat and brown the rutabaga pieces, 2 minutes on each side, until browned.
  2. Deglaze with the stock and reduce by half. Then add the maple syrup, garlic and thyme and stir to coat the rutabaga pieces. Cover and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes.
  3. Season and keep warm.
  4. In a very hot frying pan, with the remaining fat, pan-fry the scallops in the remaining fat for 1 minute on each side. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. In a bowl, season the arugula with salt and pepper, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
  6. Place the rutabaga pieces on each plate, arrange 2 scallops and top with a scoop of arugula.

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