[fried Scallops with Sweet Pea Puree]
1.
Process the scallops first. Take out the scallop meat with a knife;
2.
Wash the scallops, remove the black intestines and dirt;
3.
Remove the skirt, leaving only the scallop pillar and the creamy part, and use kitchen paper to absorb the surface moisture;
4.
Prepare other materials;
5.
Sprinkle a little salt and freshly ground black pepper on the scallop meat, rub both sides, massage lightly, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside for 10 minutes;
6.
During the waiting time, blanch the sweet peas and sweet corn kernels and carrots, and drain the water;
7.
Put the sweet peas into the mixing cup of the mixer, add lemon juice and sugar;
8.
Then add cold boiled water without peas (I added about 50g), and beat the peas into a fine peas puree;
9.
Put the pea puree into the piping bag and set aside for later use;
10.
A thin layer of cornstarch is patted on both sides of the scallop meat, as long as the surface is dry, and then the excess dry flour is patted;
11.
Put the cast iron pot on the stove. After the high fire heats up, put the butter in it. When the butter melts and the pot smokes, put the scallops in the pan and fry it over high fire;
12.
Fry for about 30 seconds, turn the scallops upside down, you can see that the surface of the scallops has been beautifully browned. Fry the other side until it is colored, then turn off the heat;
13.
Put some sweet corn kernels and carrot kernels on the plate, and then put the fried scallop meat on top;
14.
Squeeze a circle of mashed peas around, and finally sprinkle a little cheese powder and chopped almonds from the oven, and serve while hot.
Tips:
1. The scallop meat can be fresh or chilled, but not dried. When marinating scallops, do not put too much salt, the scallops themselves have a certain salty taste;
2. Before scallops are fried in the pan, be sure to use kitchen paper to absorb the moisture on the surface. This is very important. My criterion is that if you press the scallop meat with kitchen paper, the scallop meat will not stick to the paper. A thin layer of cornstarch is patted on the back, also to ensure that the surface is dry;
3. When frying scallops, the pot must be very hot. This is the same as frying steak. In addition, be sure not to fry for too long, as the surface is browned and you can turn it over;
4. The mashed peas is best to be finely beaten. If you can’t move it, you can add a small amount of cold water until you are satisfied;
5. Sprinkle a little cheese powder and chopped almonds at the end, which is very flavorful. But if not, it can be omitted.