Emerilized diver scallops

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6.00live diver scallops or large sea sc; allops, cleaned,
1with their shells reserved
2.00tablespoonolive oil
1salt; to taste
1freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
cupmashed potatoes
½cupcelery root puree
1truffle oil
1.00truffle; for shaving
1=== garnish ===
1chopped chives
1emeril's essence; see * note

Directions

* Note: See the "Emeril's Essence Information" recipe which is included in this collection.

Preheat the oven 400 degrees. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.

Season the scallops with salt and pepper. When the pan is smoking hot, sear the scallops for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan. Spoon the potatoes in a pastry bag with a star tip. Pipe the potatoes onto the cleaned shell. Place the scallop in the center of the potatoes. Place the scallop shells on a baking sheet and bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until the potatoes are golden-brown. Place the shell on a plate. Drizzle the truffle oil over and top with shaved truffles. Garnish with chives and Emeril's Essence. This recipe yields 6 servings.

Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2303 broadcast 04-16-1997) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

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04-22-1997

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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