Seared Scallops With Coconut-Mussel Stew |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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An amazing recipe from chef Jesse Schenker of Recete, his new restaurant in New York. The seared scallops served over a fragrant coconut-mussel broth is one of his most popular dishes-and with good reason. French, Spanish and Asian influences mingle in this refined take on seafood stew-an impressive first course for a dinner party, but fast and easy enough for any night. I'm a lover of anything soup, seafood and coconut milk-y; so this is a winner for my palate!!! Ingredients:
1 lb mussels, cleaned |
1 cup dry white wine |
1 large spanish onion, diced (about 2 cups) |
1 sprig thyme |
5 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided (or other neutral oil) |
1 medium carrot, diced (about 1/2 cup) |
2 celery ribs, diced (about 1 cup) |
1 celery root, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups) |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
2 cups lobster stock (or other fish or seafood stock) |
1 pinch saffron |
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk |
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped |
1 tablespoon basil, chopped (plus extra for garnish) |
kosher salt |
1 lb large scallop, cleaned and patted dry (about 15 to 20) |
1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, combine the mussels, white wine, 1 cup of the onion and the thyme. Cover and cook over medium heat until the mussels open, about 3 minutes (discard any mussels that don't open). When cool enough to handle, remove the mussels from their shells and reserve; discard the shells. Strain the cooking broth and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the grapeseed oil over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the carrot, celery, celery root and the remaining 1 cup of onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Add the fish stock and reserved mussel broth, and stir, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until slightly reduced, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the saffron, coconut milk, cilantro and basil and simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes more. Season to taste with salt; keep the stew warm over a very low heat.
3. Heat the remaining 4 tablespoons of grapeseed oil in a large skillet until almost smoking. Season the scallops with salt and place in the pan (in batches if necessary; don't crowd the scallops) and cook over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip the scallops over and cook for 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining scallops.
4. Just before serving, stir the reserved mussels into the stew until warm. Divide the stew among six bowls and top each with three to four scallops. Sprinkle with basil, drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.
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