SEARED SCALLOPS WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE

Seared Scallops with Butternut Squash Puree image

Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8

Categories Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cup(s) peeled seeded and chopped butternut squash
2 tablespoon(s) butter
2 teaspoon(s) heavy cream
salt and pepper
16 large scallops patted dry
1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
2 spring onions chopped for garnish

Steps:

Cook the squash in boiling salted water until soft. Drain and add to a food processor. add the butter and cream and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper
Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Add oil to a pan and get it hot. Sear the scallops 3 minutes each side.
Serve the scallops with the butternut squash puree and garnished with spring onions