Scallops with Polenta & Mushrooms
July 24, 2024
This wonderful seafood dinner for two comes together in just 30 minutes!
SERVINGS
2
PREP TIME
30 min
Ingredients
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4tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2teaspoon sea salt
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1/2teaspoon truffle-infused extra virgin olive oil
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
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6large sea scallops
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4teaspoons olive oil, divided
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3cups assorted fresh mushrooms
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2cups water
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2teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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1/2teaspoon black pepper, divided
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2/3cup polenta
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1cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided
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2teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
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2teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
Directions
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1
Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Add sea salt, truffle oil and pepper. Keep warm over very low heat.
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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.
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3
Add an additional teaspoon of olive oil to the pan. Once hot, add mushrooms and cook for 8-10 minutes.
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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.
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5
Serve scallops and mushrooms on top of polenta. Drizzle with butter sauce.