Delight in seared scallops served over parsnip puree, topped with a citrus vanilla crumble for a gourmet meal with sweet and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

1 cup Florida Grapefruit Juice
1 teaspoon Florida Grapefruit zest, shaved with microplane
1 tablespoon Shallots, minced
1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
2 cups Parsnips, peeled, diced
1 cup Idaho potatoes, peeled, diced
1 cup Milk
1 stick Butter, unsalted
Salt
White pepper
1 each Vanilla bean, seeds removed
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons Olive oil
16 pieces Scallops, U-10

Instructions

In a 1-quart saucepan, combine the grapefruit juice and shallots; reduce to 1/4 cup. Mix in apple cider vinegar a little at a time, tasting to make sure the sugar and vinegar are balanced. Keep warm.
In a 4-quart saucepot, place the parsnips, potatoes, and milk. Cover with water 2 inches above the vegetables, and bring to a boil. When the parsnips are fully cooked and fork-tender, strain and rice them. Mix in the butter and season with salt and white pepper. Keep warm.
Combine the grapefruit zest, vanilla bean, and panko breadcrumbs. Spread on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated 325ºF oven until breadcrumbs are golden brown, approximately 15–18 minutes.
In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil. When it begins to smoke, add the scallops. Sear one side until golden brown, then turn the scallops and pour in the grapefruit juice and shallot reduction. Baste the scallops until desired doneness.
Equally portion the parsnip puree in the center of each plate. Lay the scallops over the puree. Garnish each scallop with the vanilla, zest, and panko crumble, and spoon the pan sauce around the scallops.
Garnish with crispy parsnip chips.

Nutrition Facts

3 servings

Serving size(426g)

Amount per serving

Calories470

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 30mg10%

Sodium 509mg22%

Total Carbohydrate 59g20%

Dietary Fiber 7g28%

Total Sugars 19g

Protein 18g36%

Vitamin D 1mcg6%

Calcium 191mg19%

Iron 3mg15%

Potassium 1096mg31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nutrition information is sourced from Spoonacular and the USDA. Values are estimates that may vary based on ingredients and preparation methods and may not reflect the most recent updates to these databases.