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    Home » Recipes » Fresh Corn with Seared Scallops

    Fresh Corn with Seared Scallops

    Published: May 8, 2013 · Modified: Aug 25, 2022 by Linda Baker · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Fresh, simple and delicious recipe using Fresh Corn with Seared Scallops. Low-fat, low-calorie. And it's naturally gluten-free!

    fresh corn with seared scallops on a plate

    How to Make Fresh Corn with Seared Scallops

    This simple appetizer was inspired by a couple of late harvest ears of corn, the last of the garden zucchini, and a request from my husband that I make something with them.

    My husband LOVES scallops and could eat them every day I think. Seared Scallop on Lemon Fettuccine, Thai Curry Scallop with Rice Noodle, and Beef Scallop Stir Fry are some of his favorites.

    And now, add Fresh Corn with Sear Scallops.

    LindySez: "Make this a main course, just add more"

    How to choose Scallops

    Fresh scallops should smell of the sea.

    There is no difference in flavor really with white or yellow ones. The only thing you know for sure when eating one that is orange is, that it's a female. The orange coloring is caused by an overabundance of zeaxanthin, but this does not affect flavor.

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    Prepare your scallop for the perfect sear

    Get large scallops and rinse them well under cold running water to remove any residual sand. Then, looking at them, you should be able to see the mussel where the scallop attached itself to its shell. Remove that as it is hard and not pleasant to eat.

    Pat them dry. Well dry. The secret to a well-seared scallop is to make sure they are totally dry. If they aren't they will "steam" rather than fry and brown.

    Cook to perfection

    Be sure to cook your scallops in a hot pan, and please, don't overcrowd or overcook them. Just too opaque...a little underdone is better than overdone. Overdone scallops are rubbery, and probably a big reason many people say they don't like them.

    Don't mess with them too much while they are cooking, leave them to fully brown on one side, once brown, turn, brown the other side and remove. The whole process should take less than 5 minutes.

    Make your own fresh basil oil

    I used basil oil in this recipe for Fresh Corn with Seared Scallops which worked out really well. If you don't have any, make your own by infusing some extra virgin olive oil with some fresh chopped basil. Simply put ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil into a microwaveable bowl, add some chopped basil (about 1 cup), and microwave for 30 seconds. Remove and allow to cool. Strain out the basil. Use it immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. The oil will solidify but will turn to liquid again once it is brought to room temperature.

    Or, you could just use some regular extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle some chopped basil over the finished dish, either way, it's all good.

    LindySez:  If you wanted, you could make this a main course, just add more!

    fresh corn with seared scallops served with tomatoes
    fresh corn with seared scallops on a plate

    Fresh Corn with Seared Scallops

    LindySez
    Fresh, simple and delicious recipe using Fresh Corn with Seared Scallops. Low-fat, low-calorie. And it’s naturally gluten-free!
    4 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Fish & Seafood
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 125 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons basil oil
    • 2 ears of corn kernels removed
    • 1 medium zucchini small dice
    • 1 small shallot minced
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 8 fresh scallops muscle removed
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the basil oil in a small saute pan set over medium-high heat. Add the corn, zucchini, and shallot; saute until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
    • In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel, season with salt and pepper. Place the scallops into the hot pan and sear, about 2 minutes per side (take care not to over-cook). 
    • To serve: Place the corn mixture into the bottom of wide warmed bowls, top with the scallops and pour the juice from the pan over.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gSodium: 307mgFiber: 2gCholesterol: 7mgCalories: 125kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gFat: 7gProtein: 5gCarbohydrates: 11g
    Keyword first course fish dish, fresh corn off the cob, seared scallop
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    I am a home-trained chef who loves to cook and eat delicious food. As I like to say, "Life is too short to eat mediocre food". And I find too much food out there is mediocre. I don't think good food needs to be fussy, or difficult to prepare. Most of my recipes are fresh, quick, easy, and tasty while keeping both calories and fats in check. 

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