Scallops with Thai Green Curry Pea Purée

Name: Scallops with Thai Green Curry Pea Purée
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '6 large scallops or 10-12 small scallops'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tsp groundnut oil'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tsp butter'}; {'group': 'Purée', 'item': '500g frozen petits pois'}; {'group': 'Purée', 'item': '1-2 tbsp Thai green curry paste'}; {'group': 'Purée', 'item': '75g crème fraîche'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'sea salt flakes, to taste'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'juice of 1 lime'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1-2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander or Thai basil'}

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Elevate your dining experience with these tender scallops paired with a vibrant Thai green curry pea purée. Ready in just 10 minutes, this dish combines rich flavors and stunning presentation for a gourmet meal at home.

396 kcal /serving 10 mins Serves 2 Medium Asian Gluten Free

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '6 large scallops or 10-12 small scallops'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tsp groundnut oil'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tsp butter'}
{'group': 'Purée', 'item': '500g frozen petits pois'}
{'group': 'Purée', 'item': '1-2 tbsp Thai green curry paste'}
{'group': 'Purée', 'item': '75g crème fraîche'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'sea salt flakes, to taste'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'juice of 1 lime'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1-2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander or Thai basil'}

Preparation

Cook the frozen peas in boiling salted water until tender, then drain.
Transfer the peas to a blender, adding 1 tbsp of Thai green curry paste and the crème fraîche.
Blend until smooth, seasoning with salt and additional curry paste if desired.

Cooking

Heat the groundnut oil and butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat until foamy.
Add the scallops and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until they are golden-brown and just cooked through.
Remove the scallops from the pan and set aside on warmed plates.

Plating & Serving

De-glaze the pan with lime juice, stirring to incorporate the browned bits.
Pour this over the scallops.
Serve the scallops alongside the pea purée, garnished with chopped coriander or Thai basil.
Add a wedge of lime on the side for extra zest.

Notes

The pea purée can be prepared a few hours in advance. After cooking, cool the peas quickly under cold water, then blend with curry paste and crème fraîche. Store in the fridge and reheat gently before serving.

Suggested Sides

steamed jasmine rice cucumber salad

Nutrition per Serving

396 Calories

19.0g Protein 16% DV

44.3g Carbs 15% DV

17.5g Fat 22% DV

15.7g Fiber 41% DV

16.2g Sugars

439mg Sodium 29% DV

41mg Cholesterol 12% DV

Diet Type	Balanced High Fiber
Health Labels	Pescatarian Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Alcohol Free Sulphite Free
Allergen Info	Fodmap