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Pan-Seared Scallops With Corn & Poblano Chiles

Course Seafood
Cuisine American
Keyword Pan Seared Scallops With Corn & Poblano Chiles
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories
Author Eva Fry

Ingredients

Creamy Corn & Poblanos

  • 4 ears of fresh corn
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 1/2 poblano chile chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese

Scallops

  • sea scallops
  • blackened seasoning
  • olive oil
  • lime juice

Blackened Seasoning for Scallops

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  • Remove the corn kernels from the cob.  Set a cob on a large cutting board and run a large knife along the edge, cutting off the kernels.  Place the kernels in a bowl.
  • Be sure to scrape the liquid off the cob to get the "corn milk", which adds creaminess to the dish.
  • In a large skillet, add butter and saute the onions and poblano peppers.
  • Add the corn and stir until combined.  Cook the corn mixture for 4 to 5 minutes.  Add salt, pepper and coconut milk.  Stir and cook for one additional minute until the mixture is creamy and the coconut milk is heated through.
  • Prepare the scallops by removing them from the bag and rinsing with water.  Dry the scallops between 2 paper towels.  Dap the tops to ensure they are dry.
  • Mix together the spices to make the blackened seasoning.
  • Season the scallops with blackened seasoning.
  • In a non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the scallops to the pan - cooking in batches.  Add no more than 6-8 scallops per batch.  Cook on medium-high until the scallops have a good sear on them.  Flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes.  Scallop pieces cook very quickly and will be ready in under 5 minutes.
  • Top the corn mixture with feta cheese and stir to incorporate.  Top with the blackened salmon.
  • Serve with lime wedges.