Great appetizer and sure to impress at your next dinner party
1.5 lbs scallops, tendons removed
2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes
4 T ghee
1 T water
salt & pepper
pinch of dried chili peppers
3 T red onion, minced
3 t fresh sage, minced
1.5 T lemon juice
Place squash in a covered bowl and microwave until tender. Stopping to stir occasionally. I do at 5 min intervals and stop when softened. Place in food processer along with 1 T ghee, 1 T water and pinch of dried chili peppers. Wizz until pureed to silky smooth consistency.
Heat frying pan and 2 T ghee until hot. Add scallops and cook without moving until brown - 1 to 2 mins. Flip scallops and continue to cook until firm and centre is opaque. Approx 1 minute more.
Transfer scallops to plate. Add onion & sage and remaining tablespoon of ghee and cook until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and deglaze.
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