Sandbar Islander Scallops

Islander Scallops

Scallops with coconut milk reduction with sautéed greens garnished with candied fruit

Ingredients:

Scallops 4 ea.
Coconut milk 8 oz.
Garlic 1 ea.
Lemon grass 1 inch
Ginger .5 oz.
Kale or spinach 4 oz.
Orange slices 3 ea.
Piquillo peppers 3 ea.
Basil 2 plooshes
Sugar 1 cup
Water 1 cup

Method:

Slice the orange to 1/16 in thick. Bring the water and sugar to a boil. Add the sliced oranges to the water and cook until pith is translucent (about 5 minutes). Cool and reserve. Roughly chop the piquillo peppers and oranges.

Add garlic, ginger, and lemon grass to the coconut milk, and reduce by half. Strain the milk.

To serve, sear the scallops, and sweat the kale & spinach. Add the coconut milk to the spinach to finish wilting, then place in a serving bowl. Top with the scallops, and garnish with the orange, piquillo mixture, and basil.

Enjoy!

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