Seared Scallops with Avocado Mousse and Chipotle Sauce
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Seared Scallops with Avocado Mousse and Chipotle Sauce
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Delicately seared scallops dipped in a light and luscious avocado mousse and dipped in a chipotle sauce makes these a an easy gourmet appetizer.
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Ingredients
Avocado Mousse:
- 4 ripe avocados from Mexico halved, pitted and peeled
- 1 lime juiced
- ½ cup Creme Fraiche
- ½ cup crema Mexican
- salt to taste
Chipotle Sauce:
- 1 whole chipotle chile with 1-teaspoon sauce from can of chipotles in adobo sauce
- ¼ lime juiced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Scallops:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 10 large sea scallops
Instructions
Avocado Mousse:
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a blender or food processor. Puree the avocado with the lime juice and season with salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whip crème fraiche and crema Mexicana until soft peaks form. Fold avocado puree into whipped cream gently but thoroughly.
Chipotle Sauce:
- Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Scallops:
- Drain and rinse scallops thoroughly, pat them dry with paper towels and set aside.
- Sprinkle both sides of scallops with salt.
- Heat a nonstick pan over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. The oil needs to be very hot before you add the scallops.
- Place the scallops flat-side down in the hot pan. Don't overcrowd the pan, or you'll lower the pan temperature, causing the scallops to be steamed rather than seared. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden and caramelized. Make sure they are caramelized before turning. Turn only once. Do not overcook or they will be rubbery.
Assembly:
- Spoon the avocado purée into cocktail glasses.
- Fill some small serving bowls with chipotle sauce.
- Place one skewered scallop across the rim of each cocktail glass and serve.
Notes
- Skewer them before serving for easy handling and charming presentation. For another serving idea you can serve them on miniature fried corn tortillas topped with the avocado mousse. The presentation is up to you.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
352kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
614mg
(26%)
Potassium
855mg
(24%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
491IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5to 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 614mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 855mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 491IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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