avocado soup with scallops or shrimps
avocado soup with scallops or shrimps的做法说明
SERVES 4 AS A MAIN COURSE, 6 TO 8 AS AN APPETIZER / PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES / TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES, PLUS CHILLING TIME
avocado soup with scallops or shrimps的食材和调料
| Hass avocados, pitted and peeled | 3 |
| chicken stock | 3 cups |
| lime juice | 2 tsp |
| chopped fresh cilantro | 2 tablespoons |
| dry-packed sea scallops, small side muscle removed | 1 pound |
| ground cumin | 1/2 tsp |
| cayenne pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
| chipotle powder | ¼ teaspoon |
| salt | ¼ teaspoon |
| fat (butter, olive oil, or coconut oil) | 1 tablespoon |
avocado soup with scallops or shrimps的做法与步骤
- 1.
To make the soup: In a blender, combine the avocados, chicken stock, lime juice, and cilantro and puree until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 2.
Meanwhile, to make the scallops: Place the scallops on a paper towel and pat dry.
- 3.
In a small bowl, combine the cumin, cayenne, chipotle powder, and salt. Sprinkle the spice mixture over both sides of the scallops.
- 4.
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fat and when hot, add the scallops to the pan. Let them cook undisturbed until you have a nice brown crust on the first side, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the scallops and cook another 2 or so minutes, until almost cooked through
