Seared scallops with asparagus relish

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsasparagus
2.00tablespoondiced red pepper
1.00tablespoondiced shallots
1.00tablespoonchopped fresh dill
1juice of 1 lemon
1.00tablespoonolive oil
1salt; to taste
1freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
¼cupchopped onion
½cupchicken stock
1(or 1/2 cup asparagus blanching liq; uid)
1.00tablespoonheavy cream
2.00tablespoonbutter
4.00largesea scallops
1.00teaspoonbayou blast - {emeril's creole seas; oning}, see *
1.00tablespoonoil
1=== garnish ===
1chopped fresh dill

Directions

* Note: See the "Bayou Blast - {Emeril's Creole Seasoning}" recipe which is included in this collection.

Peel, blanch, and cool the asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces, tips and stalks separated. Make relish: In a small bowl combine asparagus tips, peppers, shallots, dill, lemon juice and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. Make sauce: In a saucepan combine asparagus bottoms, onion and stock. Simmer 12 minutes. Add cream and butter, stirring until it returns to a simmer. Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree sauce. Strain and keep warm. Season scallops with Bayou Blast. Heat oil in a small saute pan and sear scallops 4 minutes on each side, or until golden-brown and cooked through. Divide sauce between 2 plates, top with 2 scallops each and spoon relish between them. Garnish with chopped dill. This recipe yields 2 servings.

Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-124 broadcast 12-10-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

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01-25-1997

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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