Seared Sea Scallops With Lime-Ginger Sauce and Caramelized Endive

Name: Seared Sea Scallops With Lime-Ginger Sauce and Caramelized Endive
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Six first-course servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 heads Belgian endive, halved lengthwise; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 pound sea scallops; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 shallot, peeled and minced; 1/2 clove garlic, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 6 tablespoons imported white port or dry white wine; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; Cayenne pepper to taste; 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced on the diagonal; 1 large ripe tomato, peeled, seeded and diced small

By Molly O'Neill

Total Time: 45 minutes
Rating: 5(11)
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Ingredients

Yield:Six first-course servings

The Endive

2tablespoons unsalted butter
3heads Belgian endive, halved lengthwise
¼teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1tablespoon sugar
1tablespoon fresh lime juice

The Scallops

1tablespoon canola oil
1pound sea scallops
¼teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

The Sauce and Garnish

1shallot, peeled and minced
½clove garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1½tablespoons fresh lime juice
6tablespoons imported white port or dry white wine
¼cup heavy cream
4tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
½teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
2scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1large ripe tomato, peeled, seeded and diced small

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Preparation

Step 1
To make the endive, melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Season the endive with salt and pepper and place cut side down in the skillet. Cook until lightly browned on the bottom, about 8 minutes.
Step 2
Sprinkle the sugar and lime juice over the top and cook, turning occasionally, until the endive are caramelized and tender when pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes longer. Cover and keep warm (can be prepared ahead and reheated in the oven).
Step 3
To make the scallops, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, place them in the skillet and sear until lightly browned and warm in the center, about 1 minute per side.
Step 4
To make the sauce, combine the shallot, garlic, ginger, lime juice and port in a nonreactive saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until nearly all of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Add the cream, bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Whisk in the butter a few pieces at a time until all is incorporated. Strain the sauce and season with salt, pepper and a touch of cayenne. Keep warm.
Step 5
To serve, place 1 endive half on each of 6 plates. Divide the scallops among the plates and spoon the sauce over and around them. Sprinkle with the scallions and tomato. Serve immediately.