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seared scallops with blueberry compote

blentz8 avatar
Recipe by
barbara lentz
@blentz8
beulah, MI

Yummy

yield 2 -4
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For seared scallops with blueberry compote

  • 1
    lemon
  • 1
    orange
  • 1 1/2 c
    fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 c
    chicken stock
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cardamon
  • 1
    star anise
  • 1
    cinnamon stick
  • 4
    whole cloves
  • 1 tsp
    balsamic vinegar
  • 1 lb
    bay scallops
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • salt and pepper

How To Make seared scallops with blueberry compote

  • 1
    Using a microplane grate the zest from the orange and lemon. Reserve half of the zest. In a medium saucepan add the blueberries, zest and juice of the lemon and orange, stock, sugar and ground cardamon.
  • 2
    Wrap the star anise, cinnamon stick and cloves in a cheesecloth and secure with a tie. Drop that in the saucepan also.
  • 3
    Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and simmer 20 minutes until thickened.
  • 4
    Meanwhile pat the scallops dry and season with salt and pepper. In batches add the butter to a skillet and sear the scallops one to 2 minutes per side. Serve over the blueberry compote and top with the remaining zest
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