Scallops With Celery Root Mash

Name: Scallops With Celery Root Mash
Ingredients: 1 tsp butter; 1 1/4 lb celeriac, peeled and chopped; 1 cup 2% or whole milk; 1 None vanilla bean, halved lengthways, seeds scraped out; 12 None large scallops; 1-2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 sprigs fresh chervil, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 tsp butter
1 1/4 lb celeriac, peeled and chopped
1 cup 2% or whole milk
1 None vanilla bean, halved lengthways, seeds scraped out
12 None large scallops
1-2 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 tbsp olive oil
3 sprigs fresh chervil, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish

Directions

1

Melt the butter in a saucepan. Saute the celeriac for 1 min, then add the milk, vanilla bean and scraped seeds and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook for 25 mins, until soft.
2

Season the scallops and roll in the flour. Tap off any excess flour. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and sear the scallops for 2-3 mins on each side.
3

To serve, remove the vanilla bean and mash the celeriac. Stir in the chopped chervil and season. Spoon onto serving plates and top with the scallops. Drizzle with 2 tbsp oil and garnish with chervil.