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Seared Scallops in Idaho® Potato Crust with Ginger-Citrus Beurre Blanc

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Recipe courtesy of Joey Altman, Chef, Bay area, CA

Yield: One appetizer serving

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound Large sea scallops
• 1 large Idaho potato, peeled
• 2 oz Clarified Butter
• Ginger-Citrus Beurre Blanc Sauce
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Optional Garnish

• Brunoise of red pepper
• Minced chives
• Orange and grapefruit slices

Directions

1. Season the scallops
2. Shred the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. (To avoid browning, this should be done at cooking time and not before.)
3. Heat the clarified butter in a Teflon pan over medium-high heat. Just when the butter starts to smoke, place about 1/2 of the shredded potatoes in the pan, covering the bottom with about a 1/2" layer. Reduce heat to medium.
4. Press the potatoes down to form a pancake. When edges get slightly brown, flip potato over and brown. When other side is brown, return to the first side and place scallops in the middle. Cover with remaining potato shreds. Flip over and cook until brown and crispy.
5. To serve: Pour the sauce on a separate plate and place scallop "pancake" in the middle of the pool of sauce. Garnish with brunoise of red pepper and minced chives and with orange and grapefruit sections.