Sea Scallops with Cilantro Gremolata and Ginger Lime Beurre Blanc
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Finely grated zest of 1 small lime (3/4 teaspoon)
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
- White pepper
- 24 sea scallops (1 1/2pounds), tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Stir together cilantro, garlic, and zest in a small bowl.
- Simmer shallot and ginger in lime juice and wine in a small heavy saucepan until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
- Whisk in butter 1 tablespoon at a time, adding each new piece before previous one has completely melted and occasionally lifting pan from heat to cool mixture.
- (Sauce must not get too hot or it will separate.)
- Pour sauce through a fine sieve into a bowl (discard solids), then return to cleaned pan.
- Season with salt and white pepper and keep warm while cooking scallops.
- Pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute scallops, turning once, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes total.
- Sprinkle scallops with gremolata and serve with sauce.
fresh cilantro, garlic, lime, shallot, ginger, lime juice, white wine, butter, white pepper, necessary, olive oil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sea-scallops-with-cilantro-gremolata-and-ginger-lime-beurre-blanc-106359 (may not work)