Scallop Toasts with Wasabi Caviar
- 6 thin slices sandwich bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon melted
- 3 large scallions, white and tender green parts minced, dark green part thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon pickled ginger, minced, plus 1 tablespoon of the liquid from the jar
- 1/2 pound sea scallops
- 1 ounce wasabi caviar (2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, preferably black
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Lightly brush the bread on both sides with the melted butter.
- Using a 1 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out 4 rounds from each slice of bread.
- Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and toast for 5 to 6 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let the toasts cool on the baking sheet.
- Leave the oven on.
- Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a small skillet.
- Add the minced scallions and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Scrape the cooked scallions into a food processor and let cool.
- Add the ginger and pulse until combined.
- Add the scallops and process to a paste.
- Transfer the scallop mousse to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip or a plastic bag with a corner snipped off.
- Pipe a rounded 1/2 teaspoon of the mousse onto the toasts.
- Alternatively, spoon the mousse on the toasts.
- Using your finger or a pastry brush, smooth the top of the scallop mousse with the ginger pickling liquid.
- Bake the scallop toasts for about 5 minutes or until the tops are firm but not rubbery.
- Let cool, then top half of each toast with the caviar and sprinkle the other half with the sesame seeds.
- Garnish with the sliced scallion greens and serve the toasts at room temperature.
thin slices sandwich bread, unsalted butter, scallions, ginger, scallops, wasabi, sesame seeds
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/scallop-toasts-with-wasabi-caviar (may not work)