Curried Scallops on Pumpkin PolentaCakes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups water
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tbsp honey
Salt
1 1/2 cup polenta (not instant)
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for frying
1/2 tbsp curry powder
16 medium sea scallops
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
Preparation:
In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin with the water and bring to a boil.
Add the cream, butter, honey and a generous pinch of salt.
Add the polenta in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
Cook over moderate heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until thickened and
tender, about 20 minutes.
Scrape the polenta into a 9-inch-square pan and refrigerate until firm.
In a small saucepan, heat the 1/4 cup of vegetable oil with the curry powder.
Pour the curry oil into a small bowl and let cool.
Spoon off the yellow oil and discard the curry powder.
Run a knife around the sides of the pan and unmold the polenta.
Cut it into 1 1/2 -inch squares; you should have about 32.
Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet until shimmering.
Fry the polenta cakes in batches, turning once, until deep golden and crisp,
about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer to a rack set over a baking sheet to drain.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of the curry oil until shimmering.
Season the scallops with salt.
Add 8 scallops to the skillet and cook over high heat until browned, about 2
minutes per side.
Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining scallops and curry oil.
Let the scallops cool, then cut them in half crosswise.
Arrange the scallops on the polenta, cut side down, garnish with cilantro and
drizzle very lightly with the remaining curry oil.
Serve immediately
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