Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Romantic Homemade Dinner: Seared Scallops with Smoky Sweet Corn Puree

This sounds like a sweet and cute Valentine’s Day idea! Fried scallops with smoky sweet corn mash is surely a soft and tasty dish that can leave a deep impact on your companion. It’s fantastic if you can use leftover roasted corn. This eliminates waste yet adds flavor to this dish. Let me know if you need any tips or help getting ready.

Inspiration and Ingredients

The inspiration for this meal originates from the rich flavor of sweet corn: roasted to perfection, then converted into a smokey sweet mash topped with grilled scallops. The scallops are fried in a mixture of butter and bacon, sprinkled with smoked chile, which creates a stark contrast to the creamy, slightly gritty corn puree.

Seared Scallops with Smoky Sweet Corn Puree — Photo by Max Griss on Unsplash

You may be thinking about its major constituent

Scallops: Ensure they are of high quality and free from chemicals. Look for scallops labeled as ‘dry-packed’ or ‘chemical-free’.
Sweet Corn: Grilled for a smoky flavor, then pureed with cream cheese and half-and-half or cream.
Smoked Paprika: Adds a subtle smoky depth to the scallops.
Bacon Drippings: Infuses additional flavor into the seared scallops.
Fresh Chives: For a fresh, herbaceous garnish.
Crispy Bacon: Adds texture and a savory crunch.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Romantic Homemade Dinner: Seared Scallops with Smoky Sweet Corn Puree — Photo by adamlot on Pixabay

How to Get the Food Ready

Preparing the Scallops

Select and Get ready Scallops: Purchase excellent ocean scallops. In the case of buying frozen scallops, guarantee they are named as ‘ocean scallops’ with no additional fixings. Defrost and wipe them off with paper towels.
Preparing: Season the scallops with salt, dark pepper, and smoked paprika.
Singing: In a skillet, heat a blend of margarine and bacon drippings over medium-high intensity. Add the scallops and singe for around 2-3 minutes on each side until they are brilliant brown and cooked to medium doneness.

Barbecue the Corn — Photo by Joshua Kantarges on Unsplash

Making the Smoky Sweet Corn Puree

Barbecue the Corn: In the event that you haven’t as of now, barbecue the corn until it’s somewhat burned and smoky. This should be possible on an outside barbecue or a barbecue skillet.
Puree the Corn: Cut the parts off the cob and join them with cream cheddar and cream or cream in a food processor. Process until practically smooth, leaving some surface.
Preparing: Season the puree with cayenne, salt, and dark pepper to taste. Keep the puree warm until prepared to serve.

Seared Scallops — Photo by Meg von Haartman on Unsplash

Bringing It All Together

Plating the Dish

Prepare the Plate: Spoon a generous portion of the smoky sweet corn puree onto the center of each plate.
Add the Scallops: Put the burned scallops on top of the corn puree.
Decorate: Sprinkle cleaved new chives and firm bacon bits over the top for added flavor and visual allure.

Recipes can be referenced: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/239052/seared-scallops-with-corn-cream/

On Valentine’s Day, forego reservations at restaurants and have a genuinely remarkable dinner at home, complete with grilled scallops and smoked sweet corn paste, a high-end confection paired with burnt corn and mouthwatering brown scallops—a microcosm of love, celebrated as food but elegant and genuine. Make it a delicious evening, share lovely moments, and have a Valentine’s Day that will never be forgotten.