Spicy Mango Scallops with Festive Cranberry Drizzle Recipe

Spicy Mango Scallops with Festive Cranberry Drizzle Recipe

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This elegant and vibrant dish combines tender seared scallops with a spicy-sweet mango sauce and a festive cranberry drizzle. Perfect for Christmas celebrations, this recipe brings tropical flair to your holiday table with a sophisticated balance of flavours and a joyful pop of colour.

Ingredients:

  • 500 g fresh scallops, cleaned and patted dry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup mango purée (fresh or canned)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Fresh coriander leaves
  • Lime zest

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the cranberry drizzle
    1 Prepare the cranberry drizzle

    In a small saucepan, simmer fresh cranberries, orange juice, and 1 tbsp honey over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly (about 5 minutes). Strain and set aside.

  2. Prepare the mango sauce:
    2 Prepare the mango sauce:

    For the mango sauce, blend mango purée, chilli flakes, lime juice, and 1 tbsp honey in a bowl until smooth. Adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt.

  3. Sear the scallops
    3 Sear the scallops

    Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear scallops for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and caramelised.

  4. Plate and garnish
    4 Plate and garnish

    Arrange the scallops on a serving platter. Drizzle with mango sauce and festive cranberry drizzle. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, pomegranate seeds, and a light sprinkle of lime zest for a beautiful Christmas touch.

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