Kicked-Up Smoked Salmon and Scallop Koulibiaca with Spinach and Black Truffles Wrapped in Phyllo with Truffle Beurre Blanc
- 32 large sea scallops, cut into thirds to form flat disc shapes, marinated in juice of half a lemon and 1 teaspoon of white truffle oil
- 16 sheets of Phyllo dough, defrosted and covered with a damp towel for working
- 1/2 pound melted butter
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 pound sliced smoked salmon
- 64 very thin slices black truffle
- 1 pound spinach, blanched and excess liquid removed
- 3 hard-boiled eggs
- 3 finely chopped medium shallots
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 6 ounces unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 ounces truffle butter, cut into small pieces
- Salt and white pepper
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Marinate scallops in lemon juice and truffle oil and season with salt and white pepper while you are preparing the other ingredients.
- On a clean, dry countertop place 1 sheet of phyllo with short side closest to you and brush with melted butter.
- Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of dry bread crumbs and cover with another sheet of phyllo.
- Place smoked salmon slices on phyllo, covering an area about 2 inches by 4 inches about 1/4 way up the pieces of phyllo.
- Place 4 pieces of scallops on top of this, top scallops with slices of truffle, then top with 4 more pieces of scallop, drizzling with melted butter between layers.
- Now put a thin layer of blanched spinach, top with 4 more pieces of scallops, then a layer of chopped egg, finally topping with another layer of smoked salmon, drizzling with butter between layers.
- Fold edge of phyllo closest to you over on top of salmon, fold in left and right edges, then roll koulibiaca up completely.
- Continue with remaining phyllo and filling to make a total of 8 packets.
- Brush tops with melted butter, and refrigerate 10 minutes before baking.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Serve immediately with sauce.
- In a small saucepan, combine the shallots, vinegar and wine and reduce to 1/4 cup.
- Add the heavy cream and reduce by half.
- Slowly whisk in the cold butter, adding the truffle butter last.
- Season the sauce with salt and white pepper.
- Serve immediately.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/smoked-salmon-scallop-koulibiaca-with-spinach-black-truffles-wrapped-phyllo-truffle-beurre-blanc-recipe.html (may not work)