I am a seafood lover. Give me fish in any form.. grill, baked, steamed or fried.. I will always enjoy it. As a kid, I didn't eat any shell fish, thought it was very unappetizing! My mom always prefer fresh water fish but this time when I visit them, I will make them try some scallops for sure, if not any other shell fish.
Last weekend, we saw these gorgeous scallops in our local market, they were shinning white. There was no way I could have ignored it and immediately bought a pound. I had no clue what I was making with it but few ideas were constantly running through my mind.
I bored Arvind a lot with my ideas and to shut me up, he finally added some of his own and we came up with this simple dish, which was sweet, spicy and delicious. The sauce was totally his idea 🙂
Summer is in full swing and Food Network is kicking it off with Summer Fest! Every other week, an interesting seasonal produce is featured and we cook something new to share with everyone. This is the first time I am joining the group with this week's theme.. Corn.
At first, I wanted to make Corn Masala, something I enjoyed a lot in Bangalore. It's healthy, super-easy to make and almost like a salad except that it has only spice and no other vegetables. I changed my mind after Arvind discussed the idea of sauce with me and I could almost taste it. I knew it will go very well with the pan fried scallops.
These days, corns taste like candies. As I was roasting the corn and the pepper, the entire house was smelling of sweet corn. I had no intention to add any spice to the sauce but it was a little too sweet for a savory dish and so, had to add some chilly and cumin powder to balance out the sweetness.
Frying scallops hardly takes any time but the technique is very critical. An overcooked scallop tastes horrible, gets chewy and becomes inedible.
Scallops with Corn and Pepper Sauce
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 1 corn (husk removed)
- 1 red pepper
- 1 tbs butter
- 1 tbs flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbs chilly powder
- juice of half lemon
- oil
- salt
- pepper
For the Final Plating
- 6 piece scallops
- 10 to 12 baby bok choy
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbs butter
- oil
- salt
- pepper
- chilly powder
Instructions
- Brush the corn and pepper with some oil, salt and pepper.
- Roast it at 400 F for about 40 minutes, turning it half-way though.
- Remove the kernels and grind it to a smooth puree.
- In a pan, add 1tbs butter, flour and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add puree and milk to the pan and mix them properly.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add cumin powder and chilly powder and cook for another 4 minutes.
- Finally, add the lemon juice, give it a mix and keep it aside. Your sauce is done.
- In another pan, add some oil and saute the bok choy and onions separately. Don't cook for more than 4 minutes - keep the crunchy bite and don't make it soggy.
- Once done, keep it aside.
- Using a paper towel, pat dry the scallops. Dust it with some salt and pepper.
- Heat another pan with 1 tbs butter and once it hot enough, put the scallops.
- After about 2 minutes, turn it to the other side and cook for another 1 minute.
- In a serving platter, add some sauce in the base.
- On top of the sauce, arrange some bok choy followed by some onions.
- Arrange the scallops on top of it and add some more sauce on top.
- Garnish with some more onions and serve it hot.
Nutrition
Kelly
Oh.... these scallops look beyond delicious. We are heading to Maine shortly and I am bringing this recipe with me - BEAUTIFUL!! (love the corn pepper sauce).
torviewtoronto
love the beautiful scallops delicious colourful presentation
gloria
Look amazing!!!gloria
Luv'n Spoonfuls
This looks so delicious...your photos are amazing. I love scallops and I think the sauce sounds like a perfect foil for the tender meat. Beautiful post!
Soma
I do not eat scallops. But these look so darn good! love your creation and everything in it.
Jamie @ Wokintime
I swear everytime I come here I'm floored by your photography. I love the photo of you slicing the corn! This dish looks amazing and I love scallops. I'm so used to having our scallops deep fried with panko this is a nice change.
Anita Menon
I always always wanted to try scallops. I hope I do one day.
The plate looks so appetizing.
Bon Appetite!
Nami | Just One Cookbook
Kankana, this dish looks like from fancy restaurant! I love how you presented food here. We always buy scallops and always in the freezer and like to add it for a lot of dishes. I love the sauce...must go well with scallop. I always enjoy your photos Kankana. What a great work!
Sissi
Looks fabulous! I am a huge scallops fan too! They are versatile aren't they? It even doesn't surprise me they go well with an Indian vegetable side-dish. You have just given me an idea of an experiment... Thank you for the inspiration!
Kate@Diethood
That's beautiful!! I love the photos...especially the one where you're cutting the corn...wish I was there to catch the kernels! 🙂
Eva Toneva
Looks fantastic! Tasty and very beautiful!
sarah
Gorgeous! We get tons of fresh scallops here in Seattle so this is definitely going into my aresenal- love the sauce with the corn and pepper too!!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet
This looks amazing, like something I'd order at a restaurant!
Heather @girlichef
Mmmm...this is a very eye-catching dish! That sauce sounds amazing...and the scallops look perfect.
nisha
i actually am not a seafood lover but ive begun to like scallops...although ive only tried making one recipe so far at home..scallops in a black bean sauce.
I have heard it pairs well with chorizo
Malli
Those are some gorgeous pictures. But that serving looks like it was served at a gourmet restaurant especially the corn-pepper sauce!! Awesome..
Tiffany
I don't know what I want more... the corn or the pepper sauce! 😀
Krithi
Awesome presentation Kankana.. Haven't tried Scallops..
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Sarah
this is so lovely and so stylishly presented! would love to have some!
Christine
Hi Kankana!
I never cooked corn on the cob except in soup. This has shown me that you can make a puree with corn. Furtermore we love scallops! It really looks delicious. It is definitely on my list of recipes to try. As i am sure it will be as good as the recipe you gave me of stuffed mouse melon I should not wait too long!