Ingredients
Rosemary Skewered Scallops with Popcorn Beurre Blanc over Cauliflower Mash with Roasted Asparagus
Serves 4
12 large Sea Scallops, around 1 to 1 1/2 Lbs.
4 large sprigs Rosemary
1 teaspoon Savory Spice Store Hidden Cove Lemon Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
Ghee, for cooking
Cauliflower Mash
1 head Cauliflower
2 tablespoons Butter
Sea Salt, to taste
Roasted Asparagus
1 bunch Asparagus, ends trimmed
1 teaspoon Savory Spice Store Hidden Cove Lemon Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Ghee
Popcorn Beurre Blanc
1 small Shallot, finely minced
1/2 cup White Wine
2 Tablespoons Popcorn Infused Vodka
2 sticks cold Butter, cut into small cubes
1 teaspoon fresh Lemon Juice
Sea Salt, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the scallops;
- strip the rosemary leaves from the sprigs, leaving the top 3 inches intact.
- Finely mince 1 tablespoon of the rosemary
- Thread the scallops on the skewer, three per person
- Sprinkle with the seasonings and chopped rosemary, set aside.
Cauliflower Mash;
- Cut the cauliflower into large chunks, discarding the leaves and the hard outer core.
- Place in a steamer, and steam until soft, around 10 minutes.
- Using a blender or food processor, blend along with the butter until smooth, ad a little more butter if needed.
- Season to taste, keep warm.
Roasted Asparagus;
- Preheat the oven to 450F
- Place the asparagus in a roasting pan, brush with the ghee and sprinkle with seasoning
- Roast until tender, turning once or twice, about 10 minutes.
Beurre Blanc;
- In a small saucepan, sauté the shallots in one cube of butter until softened, but not browned.
- Add the wine and popcorn vodka, allow to reduce down to a syrupy consistency.
- Begin adding the butter, whisking constantly, one cube at a time, keeping the heat medium low.
- The sauce should be emulsified immediately and hold up as you whisk in the butter.
- Finish with the lemon juice and season to taste, keep warm
- Optional, strain out the shallots if you want a very smooth sauce
Cook the Scallops;
- Heat a large flat skillet over high heat, add a knob of ghee and immediately add the scallop skewers.
- Cook, turning once or twice, until caramelized yet still soft and creamy inside, around 8 minutes total.
- Plate the mash, layer the asparagus and scallop skewer, drizzle with the beurre blanc.