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Seared Scallops with Fennel and Grapefruit

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A refined dish featuring perfectly seared scallops served with sautéed fennel and grapefruit, finished with a rich beurre blanc sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb sea scallops, patted dry
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Olive oil, for cooking
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 bulb fennel, shaved
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • Pinch crushed red pepper
  • 1 pink grapefruit, diced
  • 2 tbsp chives, sliced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/2 cup grapefruit juice
  • Zest of 1 grapefruit
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

  1. Heat a large stainless-steel pan with olive oil over high heat.
  2. Pat scallops dry thoroughly and season with kosher salt on the scored side.
  3. Add scallops, scored side down, to hot pan and sear for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Flip scallops, season with salt, cook 1 to 2 more minutes, then remove from pan.
  5. Discard excess oil, add fresh olive oil and smashed garlic cloves, cook over medium heat until garlic is golden and aromatic (3 to 5 minutes), then discard garlic.
  6. Add shaved fennel, rosemary, crushed red pepper, and salt; sauté until fennel softens.
  7. Add diced grapefruit, cook 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
  8. Warm sautéed fennel mixture and toss in sliced chives before serving.
  9. For beurre blanc, heat olive oil in another pan over medium-high heat.
  10. Add minced shallot with a pinch of salt, sweat until translucent (3 to 5 minutes).
  11. Add grapefruit juice and zest, bring to boil, then simmer until thickened (3 to 5 minutes).
  12. Add heavy cream and swirl to combine.
  13. Add cold butter cubes one at a time, swirling until fully incorporated after each addition.
  14. Season beurre blanc to taste and turn off heat.
  15. Serve scallops atop fennel and grapefruit mixture, drizzled with beurre blanc sauce.

Notes

Patting scallops dry before searing ensures a golden crust. Use cold butter for the beurre blanc to achieve a smooth, emulsified sauce. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

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