Chef Brian Clevenger
General Harvest Restaurants
SEARED SCALLOP RECIPE
Serves 2
Ingredients:
6 each U-14 scallops
1 each head of cauliflower
1 each fennel bulb
1 cup heavy cream
2 oz unsalted butter
2 oz EVOO
1/2 oz tarragon
1/2 oz mint
1 each lemon
1 each orange
1 oz olives
Method for cauliflower:
Cut the head of cauliflower into large pieces, set aside half. Add half to boiling pot of water. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until very soft. In a separate pot, heat cream to a boil then turn off. Once cauliflower is cooked, remove from water and blend with cream. Season with salt and pepper.
Method for scallops:
Heat a saute pan on medium-high heat and add olive oil, then add scallops and sear both sides. Remove scallops and oil, add butter and reserved cauliflower pieces. Cook for 3-5 minutes on medium heat then add scallops and cook for 2 more minutes.
Method for Fennel Salad:
Shave fennel and add citrus pieces, herbs, lemon juice, season, and mix.
Plating:
Put 2 oz of cauliflower on plate, add 3 each of scallops and half of cauliflower florets. Garnish with fennel salad and olives.