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Video: Celebrate spring with seared scallops

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updated 3/19/2012 4:30:47 PM ET 2012-03-19T20:30:47

Recipe: Seared scallops with parsnip puree and wilted spring vegetables

Ingredients
  • For scallops
  • 12 large scallops
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white wine, reisling or pinot grigio
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • Parsnip puree
  • 5 large parsnips
  • 1 cup cream
  • 3 cups water
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • Kosher salt
  • Wild spring vegetables
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 1/2 cup peas
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach
  • 1 cup pea tendrils
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation

For scallops
In a medium cast iron frying pan (seasoned) heat oil, place scallops in one by one flat side down and sear for 4-6 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip each scallop and sear the other side. Add cold butter to the pan and then deglaze with the white wine. Reduce by half, remove scallops and plate, pour sauce over and serve.

For parsnip puree
Place all ingredients into a sauce pan and simmer until fork tender. Pour everything into a blender and work until smooth.

For wilted spring vegetables
In a 12-inch saute pan add the butter and melt, then add the vegetables and water. Steam/sautee for 3 minutes, drain liquid and season, then serve.

Recipe: Bitter greens spring salad with smoked salmon

Ingredients
  • 8 large local and fresh asparagus, peeled into ribbons
  • 1/2 pound smoked salmon
  • one hard-boiled egg, seived through mesh strainer
  • 12 leaves white belgian endive
  • 1 bunch red or hydro watercress (or substitute normal watercress)
  • 1 bunch young dandelions (if available)
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts, whole
  • For walnut-parmesan vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup sherry vinegar or cider vinegar
  • 2 c good olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grapeseed oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation

For dressing:
In a blender add vinegar, walnuts, cheese, mustard and blend until smooth. Start to slowly stream in both oils, it will thicken. Season with salt and pepper and remove from blender. The dressing is ready to use.

Bitter greens spring salad with smoked salmon:
Artfully arrange lettuce leaves, top with smoked salmon, walnuts and seived egg. Pour vinaigrette over the salad and serve.

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