The Ultimate Scallops Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while still providing flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Spinach adds nutrients and can be a cost-effective alternative.

Add a big pile of peas to a blender.

Roughly chop a sweet onion and add it to the blender with the peas.

Add a clove of garlic to the blender.

Add a bushel of basil to the blender.

Add vegetable broth to thin out the mixture.

Add avocado oil to make the puree creamy and velvety.

Season with a dash of salt and pepper.

Blend the mixture until smooth.

Remove the side muscle from the scallops.

Pat the scallops dry to remove extra moisture.

Preheat the pan over medium-high heat until it's screaming hot.

Add a big knob of butter to the pan and swirl until melted.

Add the scallops to the pan and cook for 90 seconds on one side.

Flip the scallops and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until they are jiggly but not raw.

Test the scallops by pressing on them to check for jiggliness.

Season the scallops with a little salt and pepper after cooking.

Reheat the pea puree in the microwave until warm but not piping hot.

Make a bed of pea puree in a bowl and place the scallops on top.

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