Chef Daniel Teodoro from Pizzico Ristorante showed us how to make Scallops and Parsnips Little Rhody in the kitchen Monday.
Ingredients:
4 Locally Harvested Sea Scallops
2 Medium Parsnips
1 Tbsp. Butter
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
Fresh Herbs: 1 oz. Rosemary, Sage, Thyme
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 lb. Rainbow Swiss Chard
1 oz. Pancetta
1 tsp. Truffle Oil
Steps:
Bring a nonstick pan to medium heat. Sear scallops on both sides, finish with 1 teaspoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
In sauté pan, render down pancetta on low to medium heat 3-5 minutes. Add 2 cups of washed rainbow Swiss chard and cook until tender.
In another sauté pan, combine 1 teaspoon butter, 1tablespoon olive oil, 2 roughly chopped parsnips and sauté 3-5 minutes on medium-high heat. Once parsnips are golden brown, add 1/2 cup heavy cream & reduce. Finish with salt, pepper & fresh herbs.
To plate, place creamed parsnips on the center of the plate with the rainbow Swiss chard.
Finished with scallops & truffle oil.
About the Restaurant:
2 locations:
762 Hope St.
Providence R.I.
308 County Road
Barrington, R.I.
Hours:
Lunch: Monday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dinner: Monday – Friday 4 p.m. – Close
Saturday & Sunday: 5 p.m. – Close
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Established on Providence’s East Side in 1990. Pizzico opened its second location in Barrington in 2013. Pizzico serves Regional Italian and American Fusion cuisine in a warm, chic environment. Full bar and lounge with an extensive wine list. Reservations accepted. Catering and private rooms available.
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Chef Daniel Teodoro is co-owner of Pizzico Ristorante in Barrington and Providence and Decadent Catering. Dan is a self-taught food enthusiast and has worked his way up through various RI restaurants on his way to owning his own. His passion and flare for fresh, local ingredients, spectacular sauces and wonderfully crafted food pairings has earned him a reputation as a top caterer and menu creator in Rhode Island. Dan resides in Rumford, RI with his wife Lucy and two children.