Ingredient:

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 cup fresh corn or frozen corn, thawed
• 1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 8 sea scallops (about 1 pound)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper