Truffled bay scallops with creamy celery purée recipe

Ingredients for Truffled bay scallops with celery purée

• 240 ml chicken stock or reduced-salt chicken stock

• 180 g thinly sliced celery (about 3 ribs)

• 125 g chopped, peeled potato

• 60 g finely chopped onion

• 30 g flat-leaf parsley sprigs

• 450 g bay scallops (preferably Nantucket Bay), tough ligament removed from side of each if attached

• 15 ml vegetable oil

• 45 g black truffle butter, softened

• Garnish: chopped celery leaves

How to make Truffled bay scallops with celery purée

1. Simmer the broth, celery, potato, onion, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small heavy saucepan, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

2. Add the parsley and cook uncovered for 1 minute.

3. Purée the mixture in a blender until very smooth, taking care when blending hot liquids. Keep warm in the saucepan.

4. Pat the scallops dry and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.

5. Heat oil in a 30 cm heavy non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

6. Sauté the scallops for 2 to 3 minutes, or until barely cooked through.

7. Add the truffle butter and stir until melted, then transfer the scallops to a bowl using a slotted spoon.

8. Stir the celery purée into the truffle butter in the frying pan.

9. Spoon the purée onto plates, then mound the scallops in the centre and sprinkle with celery leaves.

10. Note: The purée (without truffle butter) can be made 1 day in advance and chilled. Reheat in a microwave or in a saucepan over low heat before stirring in the truffle butter.

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