Appetizer: United States – Seared Sea Scallops on Pea Puree Toasted Baguette Slices
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
Ingredients
Sea scallops, about 12 oz total (340 g total) 1 cup (150 g) frozen peas 2 tbsp (8 g) fresh mint, chopped 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice 6 slices baguette, toasted 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook peas until tender, then blend with butter, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a smooth purée; adjust seasoning and keep warm. 2. Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast until crisp. 3. Pat scallops dry, season, and sear in hot oil 1.5–2 minutes per side until golden. 4. Spread pea purée on crostini, top each with a scallop, finish with a squeeze of lemon or a mint leaf, and serve warm.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 199 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8.2 g
Protein: 12.3 g
Fat: 13 g
Saturated fat: 4.6 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg
Fiber: 1.8 g
Sodium: 375 mg
Potassium: 246 mg
Calcium: 19 mg
Iron: 1.18 mg
Vitamin A: 91 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 8.5 mg
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.