Miso Brown Butter Scallops with Truffle Sweet Potato Purée
Miso Brown Butter Scallops with Truffle Sweet Potato Purée
**Prep Time:** 10 mins | **Cook Time:** 15 mins | **Servings:** 2 (Date Night Special)
### **Ingredients**
**For the Scallops:**
- 8-10 large dry-packed sea scallops
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
- 1 tsp yuzu juice (or lemon + orange zest)
- Microgreens for garnish
**For the Purée:**
- 1 large sweet potato, roasted
- 2 tbsp brown butter (reserved from scallops)
- 1 tsp white truffle oil (or olive oil)
- ¼ cup warm cream or coconut milk
- Pinch of cinnamon
**Optional:**
- Crispy prosciutto chips
- Edible flowers
### **Instructions**
1. **Prep purée**: Scoop roasted sweet potato flesh into blender with brown butter, truffle oil, and cream. Blend until silky. Keep warm.
2. **Dry scallops**: Pat extremely dry with paper towels. Season lightly.
3. **Miso butter**: Whisk 1 tbsp softened butter with miso and yuzu. Set aside.
4. **Sear scallops**: Heat oil in stainless steel pan until smoking. Add scallops without crowding. Cook 2 mins undisturbed until golden crust forms. Flip, add 1 tbsp butter, baste 1 min. Remove.
5. **Glaze**: Return pan to low heat, swirl in miso butter until foamy (30 sec).
6. **Plate**: Swipe purée onto plates, top with scallops, drizzle glaze, and garnish.
**Chef’s Secrets:**
• **Scallop hack**: Remove side muscle before cooking for prettier presentation
• **No-waste tip**: Save sweet potato skins, toss with oil/spices, bake into chips
• **Wine pair**: Off-dry Riesling cuts through the richness
**Why Foodies Will Rave:**
💫 Umami bomb from miso + truffle
🔪 Restaurant techniques made approachable
📸 Jewel-toned plating worthy of Michelin
Need a fully plant-based version using king oysters? Just ask!

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