Delicately seared scallops nestle atop a mound of glossy black truffle pasta, tied together with a sprinkle of vibrant green chives from a bird's eye view. Followed by a puffy, bright red raspberry soufflé with a snow-white sprinkle of icing sugar on top.

Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner: Seared Scallops on Black Truffle Pasta & Raspberry Soufflé

Name: Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner: Seared Scallops on Black Truffle Pasta & Raspberry Soufflé
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: scallops, 8 pieces pat dry; black truffle pasta, 200 grams; extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons; garlic, 2 cloves minced; chives, a handful finely chopped; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; fresh raspberries, 200 grams; sugar, 3 tablespoons + extra for dusting; egg whites, 4, at room temperature; cream of tartar, 1/2 teaspoon; icing sugar, for dusting

Category Main Course & Dessert

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Sauteing

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: February 14, 2024

Toast to love this Valentine’s Day with a classic but glamorous dinner - seared scallops on black truffle pasta, and end it on a sweet note with a stunning raspberry soufflé. Scallops are delicate and sweet, perfect when paired with the earthy and aromatic black truffle. The vibrant raspberry soufflé adds a pop of color and a tart-sweet finish to complete this divine meal.

Ingredients (for 2)

Scallops - 8 pieces - pat dry
Black truffle pasta - 200 grams
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Chives - a handful - finely chopped
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste
Fresh raspberries - 200 grams
Sugar - 3 tablespoons + extra for dusting
Egg whites - 4, at room temperature
Cream of tartar - 1/2 teaspoon
Icing sugar - for dusting

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍝🔥🚰

Cook the black truffle pasta according to the provided package instructions until it's al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside for later use.
Step 2 - 🍳🔥🥄

In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the garlic until it becomes fragrant but not brown.
Step 3 - 🥘🔥🐚

Add the scallops into the hot pan. Sear each side for about 1-2 minutes until they turn golden brown.
Step 4 - 🍝🥘🌿

Toss the drained pasta into the pan with the scallops and garlic. Stir well to combine everything. Season it with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish it with the finely chopped chives.
Step 5 - 🔥⏲️👩‍🍳

Get ready for making the soufflé by preheating the oven to 375°F.
Step 6 - 🫐💥🔬

In a food processor, pulse the fresh raspberries until they're smooth. Strain the purée to get rid of any seeds.
Step 7 - 🥚🥣🍬

In a bowl, beat the room temperature egg whites and cream of tartar until they become frothy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat the mixture until stiff peaks form.
Step 8 - 🥄🍚🫐

Gently fold the raspberry purée into the egg white mixture. Pour this mixture into two greased and sugar-dusted ramekins.
Step 9 - 🔥⏲️🍮

Bake the ramekins in your preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, until they've risen and set but are still slightly wobbly in the center. Dust the tops with icing sugar before serving.

Additional

Serve this meal with a light sparkling wine to balance the richness of the truffle and scallops, and to compliment the tartness of the raspberry soufflé. This meal makes a delightful treat for you and your loved one on Valentine's Day, making the evening as sweet as it can be.