Coriander-Crusted Scallops With Curried Cauliflower

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Coriander-Crusted Scallops With Curried Cauliflower

Go gourmet with Coriander-Crusted Scallops infused with porcini and cilantro. Yum!
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Continental, Fish, Fusion, International
Yield: 6 people

Materials

FOR CORIANDER-CRUSTED SCALLOPS:

  • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon porcini powder
  • 18 large scallops
  • 1/4 cup orange juice

FOR CURRIED CAULIFLOWER:

  • 2 heads caulifower chopped
  • 2 teaspoons madras curry powder
  • 1 leek white only chopped
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup celery root peeled and diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns ground
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup milk (skim)

Instructions

FOR CORIANDER-CRUSTED SCALLOPS:

  • Mix all spices together. Coat scallops with spice mixture.
  • In a very hot nonstick skillet, sear scallops. Do not move scallops for 1 minute.
  • Flip scallops and sear for 30 seconds more.
  • Add orange juice, and cook for 30 seconds more.

FOR CURRIED CAULIFLOWER

  • In a stockpot, bring all ingredients, except the milk, to a boil, and continue boiling until vegetables are very soft, about 45 minutes.
  • Add milk, and cook on medium heat until mostly reduced.
  • Puree.
  • Spoon Curried Cauliflower onto individual dishes. Top with scallops.
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