THE WHITE-WINE REEF DISKS
(Our Play on Coquilles Saint-Jacques)
Ingredients: 300g Scallops (cleaned), 2 Shallots (minced), 100g Mushrooms (finely chopped), 1 tsp White pepper, 0.5 tsp Nutmeg, 100ml Dry White Wine, 100ml Double cream, 50g Gruyère (grated)...
Ingredients
- 300g Scallops (cleaned)
- 2 Shallots (minced)
- 100g Mushrooms (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp White pepper
- 0.5 tsp Nutmeg
- 100ml Dry White Wine
- 100ml Double cream
- 50g Gruyère (grated)
Cooking Method
- The Scorch Sear scallops in a white-hot pan with butter for 90 seconds per side until charred; remove.
- The Architect Sauté shallots and mushrooms in the same pan until soft.
- The Bloom Add nutmeg and pepper with a 30ml splash of wine; the steam will release the earthy aromatics.
- The Swell Add remaining wine and cream; simmer until it reduces to a thick velvet silk.
- The Marriage Return scallops to the silk; top with cheese and grill for 2 minutes until a charred crust forms.
- The Final Flourish Finish with a dusting of raw fresh chives.