Seared Scallops with Avocado Mousse and Chipotle Sauce
Serves 5
18 mins prep
6 mins cook
24 mins total
Delicately seared scallops dipped in a light and luscious avocado mousse and dipped in a chipotle sauce makes these a an easy gourmet appetizer.
Avocado Mousse:
Chipotle Sauce:
Scallops:
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Avocado Mousse:
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a blender or food processor. Puree the avocado with the lime juice and season with salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whip crème fraiche and crema Mexicana until soft peaks form. Fold avocado puree into whipped cream gently but thoroughly.
Chipotle Sauce:
Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Scallops:
Drain and rinse scallops thoroughly, pat them dry with paper towels and set aside.
Sprinkle both sides of scallops with salt.
Heat a nonstick pan over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. The oil needs to be very hot before you add the scallops.
Place the scallops flat-side down in the hot pan. Don't overcrowd the pan, or you'll lower the pan temperature, causing the scallops to be steamed rather than seared. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden and caramelized. Make sure they are caramelized before turning. Turn only once. Do not overcook or they will be rubbery.
Assembly:
Spoon the avocado purée into cocktail glasses.
Fill some small serving bowls with chipotle sauce.
Place one skewered scallop across the rim of each cocktail glass and serve.
