Scallops with Polenta & Mushrooms

This wonderful seafood dinner for two comes together in just 30 minutes!

SERVINGS

2

PREP TIME

30 min

Ingredients

  • 4
    tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2
    teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2
    teaspoon truffle-infused extra virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 6
    large sea scallops
  • 4
    teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 3
    cups assorted fresh mushrooms
  • 2
    cups water
  • 2
    teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2
    teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 2/3
    cup polenta
  • 1
    cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided
  • 2
    teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
  • 2
    teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Add sea salt, truffle oil and pepper. Keep warm over very low heat.

  2. 2

    In small skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Pat scallops dry with paper towels; add remaining olive oil to skillet. When oil is hot, add scallops and sear 2 minutes; turn and sear additional 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add an additional teaspoon of olive oil to the pan. Once hot, add mushrooms and cook for 8-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water, 2 teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper to a rapid boil. Slowly whisk polenta into water until incorporated. Reduce heat to low; continue stirring until thickened (about 3-4 minutes). Fold in 1 cup Asiago cheese and 2 teaspoons each parsley and thyme.

  5. 5

    Serve scallops and mushrooms on top of polenta. Drizzle with butter sauce.