I include Scallops Beurre Blanc as a starter but I have served this as a main course. The lightness of this recipe makes this a lovely summer main course. The delicate scallops cooked hot and fast and served in an excellent white wine and butter sauce. This is so fast but produces such a memorable flavour with the mild chive flavour as a partner in crime. If you are feeling indulgent, then a small spoonful of caviar on the scallops gives an amazing contrast yet complimentary at the same time. Scallops Beurre Blanc is a dish that must be served immediately to maintain textures and flavours.
Scallops Beurre Blanc
I include this as a starter but I have served this as a main course. The lightness of this recipe makes this a lovely summer dinner.
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Servings: 1 person
Calories: 952kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large scallops
- 2 large shallots finely chopped
- 60 ml white wine vinegar
- 125 g unsalted butter small chunks
- 60 ml dry white wine
- 1 spalsh olive oil
- 1/6 bunch chives finely chopped
- 1 pinch ground white pepper to taste
- 1 pinch salt to taste
Instructions
- For the beurre blanc, place the shallots, vinegar, wine and 60ml water into a saucepan.2 large shallots, 60 ml white wine vinegar, 60 ml dry white wine
- Set over a moderate heat until almost no liquid remains.
- Turn the heat down to a low setting and whisk in the butter one piece at a time, allowing each piece to melt and homogenise before adding the next.125 g unsalted butter
- Once all the butter has been used the sauce should be pale and have a thin, custard-like consistency. Keep warm.
- Brush the scallops with oil.4 large scallops, 1 spalsh olive oil
- Heat a heavy-based frying pan and fry the scallops for one minute on each side, or until golden-brown on the outside.
- Season with salt and pepper.1 pinch salt, 1 pinch ground white pepper
- Spoon the sauce over the scallops and garnish with chives.1/6 bunch chives
Nutrition
Calories: 952kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 98g | Saturated Fat: 63g | Cholesterol: 268mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 59mg | Sugar: 0.5g